The Killing of Sister George(1968)
The story of three consenting adults in the privacy of their own home.
The Killing of Sister George Synopsis
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
The Killing of Sister George (1968) is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Aldrich, released on September 1, 1968 with a runtime of 2h 18m. It stars Beryl Reid, Susannah York, Coral Browne and Ronald Fraser. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 64 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Aldrich
- Writers:
- Lukas Heller, Frank Marcus
- Producers:
- Robert Aldrich
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph F. Biroc
- Composer:
- Gerald Fried
- Production:
- The Associates & Aldrich Company, Palomar Pictures International, Cinerama Releasing Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Killing of Sister George (1968) Trailer
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The Killing of Sister George Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beryl Reid
as June 'George' Buckridge
Susannah York
as Alice 'Childie' McNaught
Coral Browne
as Mercy Croft
Ronald Fraser
as Leo Lockhart
Patricia Medina
as Betty Thaxter
Hugh Paddick
as Freddie
Cyril Delevanti
as Ted Baker
- Sivi Aberg
Sivi Aberg
as Diana
William Beckley
as Floor Manager
- Elaine Church
Elaine Church
as Marlene
Brendan Dillon
as Bert Turner
- Michael Freeman
Michael Freeman
as Noel
Key crew
Directed by Robert Aldrich, written by Lukas Heller and Frank Marcus, produced by Robert Aldrich.
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The Killing of Sister George Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 64 ratings.
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The Killing of Sister George – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Killing of Sister George online?
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The Killing of Sister George (1968) is available to stream on Filmin. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Killing of Sister George?
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The main cast of The Killing of Sister George (1968) includes Beryl Reid, Susannah York, Coral Browne, Ronald Fraser and Patricia Medina. The film was directed by Robert Aldrich. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Killing of Sister George released?
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The Killing of Sister George was released on September 1, 1968 and runs for 2h 18m.
Is The Killing of Sister George worth watching?
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The Killing of Sister George (1968) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 64 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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