A Day in The Death of Joe Egg

– A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely b..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.90 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 46 Minutes
Release Year:
1972
A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

Styles:
Producing Country:
UK
Genre:
Release Date:

04 Jun 1972

Language:

English

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Peter Medak

Writer:

Peter Nichols (play), Peter Nichols (screenplay)

Main Actors:

Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles, Sheila Gish

Plot:

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humor that hides their pain.

Awards:

3 nominations.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.9/10