Petulia
Sign in to savePetulia is a 1968 romantic drama film directed by Richard Lester and starring Julie Christie, George C. Scott and Richard Chamberlain. The screenplay was by Lawrence B. Marcus from a story by Barbara Turner and is based on the 1966 novel Me and the Arch Kook Petulia by John Haase. It was scored by John Barry.
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6.0Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.
Released: 1968-06-10105 minDir: Richard LesterDrama, Romance
Cast
- Julie Christie as Petulia Danner
- George C. Scott as Dr. Archie Bollen
- Richard Chamberlain as Dave Danner
- Arthur Hill as Barney
- Shirley Knight as Polo
- Pippa Scott as May
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Key facts
- Film.name
- Petulia
- Film.image
- Petulia.jpg
- Film.caption
- Theatrical release poster, artwork by Ted CoConis
- Film.director
- Richard Lester
- Film.producer
- Don DevlinDenis O'DellRaymond Wagner
- Film.screenplay
- Lawrence B. Marcus
- Film.story
- Barbara Turner
- Film.starring
- Julie ChristieGeorge C. ScottRichard ChamberlainArthur HillShirley KnightJoseph Cotten
- Film.music
- John Barry
- Film.cinematography
- Nicolas Roeg
- Film.editing
- Antony Gibbs
- Film.distributor
- Warner Bros.-Seven Arts
- Film.runtime
Key dates
- Published
- 1 January 1968
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- Instance of
- film
- Genre
- romance film
- Country of origin
- United States
- Original language
- English language
- Movement
- New Hollywood
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Cast member
- Mel Stewart
- Composer
- John Barry
- Cinematographer
- Nicolas Roeg
- Narrative location
- San Francisco
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Petulia is a 1968 romantic drama film directed by Richard Lester and starring Julie Christie, George C. Scott and Richard Chamberlain. The screenplay was by Lawrence B. Marcus from a story by Barbara Turner and is based on the 1966 novel Me and the Arch Kook Petulia by John Haase. It was scored by John Barry.
==Plot== In San Francisco, Petulia Danner is a young socialite who has been married to David, an architect, for six months. She meets Dr. Archie Bollen, who is divorcing his wife Polo, at a benefit concert for victims of traffic accidents. Petulia has grown romantically attached to Archie when he operated on Oliver, a Mexican boy she adopted. The two go upstairs inside the Hilton Hotel for a one-night stand, but Petulia reconsiders and Archie escorts her to a taxi. The next morning, Petulia impulsively arrives at Archie's apartment with a tuba.
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1968 American films1968 English-language films1968 films1968 romantic drama filmsAmerican nonlinear narrative filmsAmerican romantic drama filmsEnglish-language romantic drama filmsFilms about adultery in the United StatesFilms about domestic violenceFilms based on American novelsFilms directed by Richard LesterFilms scored by John Barry (composer)