Heartbreak House(1977)
Heartbreak House Synopsis
Captain Shotover, a retired seafarer, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends. As they indulge in dangerous flirtations, will anyone notice their drift to destruction?
Heartbreak House (1977) is a comedy film directed by Cedric Messina, released on May 19, 1977 with a runtime of 2h. It stars John Gielgud, Siân Phillips, Lesley-Anne Down and Daniel Massey.
- Director:
- Cedric Messina
- Writers:
- George Bernard Shaw
- Production:
- BBC
- Status:
- Released
Heartbreak House Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Gielgud
as Captain Shotover
Siân Phillips
as Hesione Hushabye
Lesley-Anne Down
as Ellie Dunn
Daniel Massey
as Hector Hushabye
Barbara Murray
as Lady Utterwood
Donald Pickering
as Randall Utterwood
Key crew
Directed by Cedric Messina, written by George Bernard Shaw.
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Heartbreak House – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Heartbreak House?
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The main cast of Heartbreak House (1977) includes John Gielgud, Siân Phillips, Lesley-Anne Down, Daniel Massey and Barbara Murray. The film was directed by Cedric Messina. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Heartbreak House released?
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Heartbreak House was released on May 19, 1977 and runs for 2h.