Doubletalk (1975)

7.0/10 10 min Comedy

Overview

Doubletalk is a 1975 short film directed by Alan Beattie. The film follows a young man who picks his girlfriend up at her family home and meets her parents -- and the audience is privy to their private thoughts and impressions. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in 2012.

Cast

Dick DeCoit

Richard Eastham

father

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