A Severed Head(1971)
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A Severed Head Synopsis
Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.
A Severed Head (1971) is a comedy film directed by Dick Clement, released on January 21, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, Ian Holm and Claire Bloom. Viewers rate it 5.2 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Dick Clement
- Writers:
- Iris Murdoch, Frederic Raphael, Iris Murdoch
- Producers:
- Alan Ladd Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Austin Dempster
- Composer:
- Stanley Myers
- Production:
- Winkast Film Productions, Columbia Pictures Corporation
- Status:
- Released
A Severed Head (1971) Trailer
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A Severed Head Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lee Remick
as Antonia Lynch-Gibbon
Richard Attenborough
as Palmer Anderson
Ian Holm
as Martin Lynch-Gibbon
Claire Bloom
as Honor Klein
Jennie Linden
as Georgie Hands
Clive Revill
as Alexander Lynch-Gibbon
Ann Firbank
as Rosemary Lynch-Gibbon
Rosamund Greenwood
as Miss Seelhaft
- Constance Lorne
Constance Lorne
as Miss Hernshaw
Robert Gillespie
as Winking Patient
- Katherine Parr
Katherine Parr
as Receptionist
Nerys Hughes
as Nurse
Key crew
Directed by Dick Clement, written by Iris Murdoch, Frederic Raphael and Iris Murdoch, produced by Alan Ladd Jr..
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A Severed Head Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.2/10 from 12 ratings.
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A Severed Head – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A Severed Head online?
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A Severed Head (1971) is available to stream on Hollywood Suite. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in A Severed Head?
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The main cast of A Severed Head (1971) includes Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, Ian Holm, Claire Bloom and Jennie Linden. The film was directed by Dick Clement. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Severed Head released?
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A Severed Head was released on January 21, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is A Severed Head worth watching?
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A Severed Head (1971) holds an average rating of 5.2 out of 10 from 12 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 A Severed Head?
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