The Anniversary(1968)
The legendary actress as the most merciless mother of them all
The Anniversary Synopsis
Mrs Taggart always celebrates her anniversary with her grown sons. It’s a tradition practised since the death of her husband and she is determined for it to continue. None of her three sons have dared to cross their ruthless domineering mother but this anniversary they intend to try. With cruel and brutal twists, the family get-together becomes a social nightmare beyond endurance.
The Anniversary (1968) is a comedy film directed by Roy Ward Baker, released on February 7, 1968 with a runtime of 1h 35m. It stars Bette Davis, Sheila Hancock, Jack Hedley and James Cossins. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 44 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writers:
- Jimmy Sangster, Bill MacIlwraith
- Producers:
- Jimmy Sangster
- Cinematographer:
- Harry Waxman
- Production:
- Hammer Film Productions, Seven Arts Productions
- Status:
- Released
The Anniversary (1968) Trailer
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The Anniversary Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The Anniversary.
The Anniversary - Original Theatrical Trailer (1968)
Trailer
David DeCoteau on THE ANNIVERSARY
Featurette
The Anniversary Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bette Davis
as Mrs. Taggart
Sheila Hancock
as Karen Taggart
Jack Hedley
as Terry Taggart
James Cossins
as Henry Taggart
Christian Roberts
as Tom Taggart
Elaine Taylor
as Shirley Blair
Timothy Bateson
as Mr. Bird
- Sally-Jane Spencer
Sally-Jane Spencer
as Florist
Arnold Diamond
as Headwaiter
- Albert Shepherd
Albert Shepherd
as Construction Worker
- Ralph Watson
Ralph Watson
as Construction Worker
Key crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, written by Jimmy Sangster and Bill MacIlwraith, produced by Jimmy Sangster.
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The Anniversary Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 44 ratings.
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The Anniversary – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Anniversary online?
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The Anniversary (1968) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Filmin and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Anniversary?
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The main cast of The Anniversary (1968) includes Bette Davis, Sheila Hancock, Jack Hedley, James Cossins and Christian Roberts. The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Anniversary released?
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The Anniversary was released on February 7, 1968 and runs for 1h 35m.
Is The Anniversary worth watching?
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The Anniversary (1968) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 44 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Anniversary?
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Yes. The official The Anniversary trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.