Butley (1974)

6.7/10 • 127 min • Drama

Overview

Butley is set in Queen Mary’s College, London and focuses on two English instructors, Ben Butley, a middle-aged former T. S. Eliot expert whose life is now in a shambles, and his protégé, Joey, a homosexual. With both Joey and his wife leaving, Butley faces a life alone, fighting back with wit, obscenity and booze.

Cast

Alan Bates

Jessica Tandy

Michael Byrne

Georgina Hale

Simon Rouse

Richard O'Callaghan

Oliver Maguire

Darien Angadi

Colin Haigh

Patti Love

Derrick O'Connor

John Savident

Susan Wooldridge

Jill Goldston

Tube Passenger (uncredited)

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