A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)

4.4/10 106 min Comedy Drama

Overview

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.

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)

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