A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg 1972 Directed by Peter Medak

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.

Country United Kingdom

Production Country United Kingdom

Language English

Spoken Language English

Gneres Comedy , Drama

Production Company Domino

Release Date 1 May 1972

106 mins

Cast

Alan Bates Bri

Janet Suzman Sheila

Peter Bowles Freddie

Joan Hickson Grace

Sheila Gish Pam

Elizabeth Robillard Josephine

Murray Melvin Doctor

Constance Chapman Moonrocket Lady

Jean Marsh Mother on moonrocket

Jill Goldston Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

Crew

Director

Peter Medak

Writer

Peter Nichols

Producer

David Deutsch

Cinematography

Ken Hodges

Editor

Ray Lovejoy

Art Direction

Ted Tester

Set Decoration

Dimity Collins

Casting

Miriam Brickman