A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)
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.
Director:
Peter Medak
Writer:
Peter Nichols
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Alan Bates as Bri |
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Janet Suzman as Sheila |
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Peter Bowles as Freddie |
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Joan Hickson as Grace |
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Sheila Gish as Pam |
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Elizabeth Robillard as Josephine |
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Murray Melvin as Doctor |
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Constance Chapman as Moonrocket Lady |
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Jean Marsh as Mother on moonrocket |
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Jill Goldston as Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited) |
| Directing | Peter Medak | Director |
| Camera | Ken Hodges | Director of Photography |
| Editing | Ray Lovejoy | Editor |
| Sound | Ken Ritchie | Sound Recordist |
| Writing | Peter Nichols | Screenplay |
| Production | David Deutsch | Producer |
| Production | Miriam Brickman | Casting |
| Art | Ted Tester | Art Direction |
| Art | Dimity Collins | Set Decoration |
