Equus(1977)
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Equus Synopsis
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
Equus (1977) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet, released on October 16, 1977 with a runtime of 2h 17m. It stars Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Joan Plowright and Harry Andrews. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers:
- Peter Shaffer, Peter Shaffer
- Producers:
- Elliott Kastner, Lester Persky
- Cinematographer:
- Oswald Morris
- Composer:
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Production:
- United Artists, Persky-Bright Productions, Winkast Film Productions
- Status:
- Released
Equus (1977) Trailer
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Equus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Richard Burton
as Martin Dysart
Peter Firth
as Alan Strang
Joan Plowright
as Dora Strang
Harry Andrews
as Harry Dalton
Colin Blakely
as Frank Strang
Eileen Atkins
as Hesther Saloman
Jenny Agutter
as Jill Mason
Kate Reid
as Margaret Dysart
John Wyman
as Horseman
Elva Mai Hoover
as Miss Raintree
- Patrick Brymer
Patrick Brymer
as Hospital Patient
Ken James
as Mr. Pierce
Key crew
Directed by Sidney Lumet, written by Peter Shaffer and Peter Shaffer, produced by Elliott Kastner and Lester Persky.
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Equus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 145 ratings.
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Equus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Equus online?
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Equus (1977) is available to stream on wavve, and to rent or buy from wavve. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Equus?
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The main cast of Equus (1977) includes Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews and Colin Blakely. The film was directed by Sidney Lumet. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Equus released?
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Equus was released on October 16, 1977 and runs for 2h 17m.
Is Equus worth watching?
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Equus (1977) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Equus?
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Yes. The official Equus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.