Petulia(1968)
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Petulia Synopsis
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.
Petulia (1968) is a drama and romance film directed by Richard Lester, released on June 10, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 45m. It stars Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain and Arthur Hill. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 51 ratings.
- Director:
- Richard Lester
- Writers:
- John Haase, Barbara Turner, Lawrence B. Marcus
- Producers:
- Raymond Wagner
- Cinematographer:
- Nicolas Roeg
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts, Petersham Pictures
- Revenue:
- $1,600,000
- Status:
- Released
Petulia (1968) Trailer
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Petulia - Trailer
Trailer
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Petulia Cast & Crew
Main cast
Julie Christie
as Petulia Danner
George C. Scott
as Dr. Archie Bollen
Richard Chamberlain
as Dave Danner
Arthur Hill
as Barney
Shirley Knight
as Polo
Pippa Scott
as May
Kathleen Widdoes
as Wilma
Richard Dysart
as Motel Receptionist
Ruth Kobart
as Nun
Roger Bowen
as Warren
Joseph Cotten
as Mr. Danner
Austin Pendleton
as Intern (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Richard Lester, written by John Haase, Barbara Turner and Lawrence B. Marcus, produced by Raymond Wagner.
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Petulia Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 51 ratings.
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Petulia – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Petulia online?
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Petulia (1968) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Petulia?
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The main cast of Petulia (1968) includes Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Arthur Hill and Shirley Knight. The film was directed by Richard Lester. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Petulia released?
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Petulia was released on June 10, 1968 and runs for 1h 45m.
Is Petulia worth watching?
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Petulia (1968) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 51 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Petulia?
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Yes. The official Petulia trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.