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Petulia

Petulia
★ 6.0/10•1968•1h 45m•R•Drama•Romance

People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.

Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He's just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia's vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie's feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

Richard Lester · Director

Lawrence B. Marcus · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 45m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 10, 1968
Revenue$1,600,000

Actors

Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Petulia Danner

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Dr. Archie Bollen

Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Dave Danner

Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Barney

Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Polo

Pippa Scott

Pippa Scott

May

Kathleen Widdoes

Kathleen Widdoes

Wilma

Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Motel Receptionist

Ruth Kobart

Ruth Kobart

Nun

Roger Bowen

Roger Bowen

Warren

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Mr. Danner

Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Intern (uncredited)

Ellen Geer

Ellen Geer

Nun

Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Hippie (uncredited)

Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Herself (uncredited)

René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Fred Six (uncredited)

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