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Petulia · LeviOsa

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People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.

DramaRomance1h 45m

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85%

Tomatometer

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81%

Popcornmeter

6.0

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Storyline

Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

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Petulia (1968) 16mm short teaser trailer for TV ad.

Petulia (1968) 16mm short teaser trailer for TV ad.

Details

DirectorRichard Lester

ReleasedJun 10, 1968

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

$1.6M

Parental guideRUS

Studios

Warner Bros.-Seven ArtsPetersham Pictures

Cast

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Petulia Danner

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Dr. Archie Bollen

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Dave Danner

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Barney

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Polo

Pippa Scott

Pippa Scott

May

Kathleen Widdoes

Kathleen Widdoes

Wilma

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Motel Receptionist

Ruth Kobart

Ruth Kobart

Nun

Roger Bowen

Roger Bowen

Warren

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Mr. Danner

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Intern (uncredited)

Where to watch(NG)

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Reviews

7 reviews · 6 critics

5 fresh · 1 rotten

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Judith Crist

RTNew York Magazine/VultureOct 1, 2019

All is location, all is mod mood and the disappointment is bitter.

M

Mark Bourne

RTFilm.comJan 25, 2008

...an anti-The Graduate ... an essential film from and about America in the dying days of the '60s, yet the modernism of its style and ambitions makes Petulia impressively ahead of that time.

R

Roger Ebert

RTChicago Sun-TimesOct 23, 2004

It is the coldest, cruelest film I can remember, and one of the most intellectual... It is lifeless, heartless bloodless, the expression of Lester's abstract thought about the American way of life. And it is terribly effective.

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Penelope Houston

RTThe SpectatorOct 1, 2019

You may not greatly take to Petulia, but don't miss it.

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Information

Title

Petulia

Released

Jun 10, 1968

Rated

R

Region of Origin

United Kingdom, United States of America

Original Audio

English

Runtime

1h 45m

Status

Released

Studios

Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Petersham Pictures

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