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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 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.

1972 |1h 46m |  Comedy, Drama

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Cast

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Alan Bates

Bri

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Janet Suzman

Sheila

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Peter Bowles

Freddie

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Joan Hickson

Grace

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Sheila Gish

Pam

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Elizabeth Robillard

Josephine

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Murray Melvin

Doctor

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Constance Chapman

Moonrocket Lady

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Jean Marsh

Mother on moonrocket

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Jill Goldston

Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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