Petula(1968)
An infamous television special with Petula Clark, which is remembered for what happened off screen.
Petula Synopsis
In 1968 Harry Belafonte and Petula Clark sang together her song On the Path Of Glory for this special on NBC. Not such a remarkable event in itself, but Petula touched Harry's forearm during the duet and made TV history. It was the first time a white woman had touched a black man on US television. The sponsor insisted the touch be cut from the programme, the programme makers refused. In the decade’s “year of revolt”, Clark found herself at the centre of a media controversy involving race, censorship and endemic bigotry in a newly desegregated yet depressingly divided US.
Petula (1968) is a music and tv movie film directed by Steve Binder, released on April 2, 1968 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Binder
- Writers:
- Allan Blye, Mason Williams, Steven Hilliard Stern
- Production:
- NBC Productions, Rodan Productions, Steve Binder Productions
- Status:
- Released
Petula Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Steve Binder, written by Allan Blye, Mason Williams and Steven Hilliard Stern.
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Petula Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Petula – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Petula online?
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Who stars in Petula?
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The main cast of Petula (1968) includes Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte. The film was directed by Steve Binder. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Petula released?
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Petula was released on April 2, 1968 and runs for 1h.
Is Petula worth watching?
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Petula (1968) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.