Ash Wednesday(1973)
Surgery took years off her face. But can it save her marriage?
Ash Wednesday Synopsis
Barbara gets secret plastic surgery in Switzerland in an attempt to save her marriage to Mark, but he doesn't seem interested in meeting her. She checks in to a ski resort to wait for Mark, and begins getting attention from young men. Her daughter tries to warn her that even though she has had the surgery it might be too late for her marriage, but she clings to the hope that Mark will come back once he sees her new look. Meanwhile, she must decide whether or not have an affair with a young man she's met.
Ash Wednesday (1973) is a mystery film directed by Larry Peerce, released on November 1, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, Helmut Berger and Keith Baxter. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Peerce
- Writers:
- Jean-Claude Tramont
- Producers:
- Dominick Dunne
- Cinematographer:
- Ennio Guarnieri
- Composer:
- Maurice Jarre
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Sagittarius Productions
- Status:
- Released
Ash Wednesday Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elizabeth Taylor
as Barbara Sawyer
Henry Fonda
as Mark Sawyer
Helmut Berger
as Erich
Keith Baxter
as David
Maurice Teynac
as Doctor Lambert
Margaret Blye
as Kate Sawyer
Sandy Johnson
as Sandy
Monique van Vooren
as German Woman
Henning Schlüter
as Bridge Player
Dino Mele
as Mario
- Kathy Van Lypps
Kathy Van Lypps
as Mandy
Dina Sassoli
as Nurse Ilse
Key crew
Directed by Larry Peerce, written by Jean-Claude Tramont, produced by Dominick Dunne.
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Ash Wednesday Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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Ash Wednesday – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ash Wednesday online?
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Ash Wednesday (1973) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Ash Wednesday?
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The main cast of Ash Wednesday (1973) includes Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, Helmut Berger, Keith Baxter and Maurice Teynac. The film was directed by Larry Peerce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ash Wednesday released?
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Ash Wednesday was released on November 1, 1973 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Ash Wednesday worth watching?
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Ash Wednesday (1973) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.