A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

1h 46m
ComedyDrama
4.2

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

Cast

Alan Bates
Bri
Janet Suzman
Sheila
Peter Bowles
Freddie
Joan Hickson
Grace
Sheila Gish
Pam
Elizabeth Robillard
Josephine
Murray Melvin
Doctor
Constance Chapman
Moonrocket Lady
Jean Marsh
Mother on moonrocket
Jill Goldston
Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

Crew

Peter Medak
Director
Peter Nichols
Screenplay
Ray Lovejoy
Editor
Ken Hodges
Director of Photography
David Deutsch
Producer
Miriam Brickman
Casting
Ken Ritchie
Sound Recordist
Dimity Collins
Set Decoration
Ted Tester
Art Direction

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