The Killing of Sister George (1968)
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- 2h 18min
- Drama
- 16 Dec 1968 (USA)
- Movie
The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast verified as complete
| Beryl Reid | ... |
June Buckridge
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| Susannah York | ... |
Alice 'Childie' McNaught
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| Coral Browne | ... |
Mercy Croft
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| Ronald Fraser | ... |
Leo Lockhart
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| Patricia Medina | ... |
Betty Thaxter
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Hugh Paddick | ... |
Freddie
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| Cyril Delevanti | ... |
Ted Baker
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| Sivi Aberg | ... |
Diana
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| William Beckley | ... |
Floor Manager
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Elaine Church | ... |
Marlene
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| Brendan Dillon | ... |
Bert Turner
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Mike Freeman | ... |
Noel
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Maggie Paige | ... |
Maid
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| Jack Raine | ... |
Deputy Commissioner
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Dolly Taylor | ... |
Tea Lady
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Meier Tzelniker | ... |
Mr. Katz
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Cicely Walper | ... |
Mrs. Coote
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| Byron Webster | ... |
Jack Adams
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Rosalie Williams | ... |
Mildred
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Anthony Dawes | ... |
City Gent (uncredited)
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Gina Evans | ... |
Club Owner (uncredited)
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| Joe Gray | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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| Sam Kydd | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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| Eileen Page | ... |
Leslie (uncredited)
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| Derek Partridge | ... |
Personal Manager (uncredited)
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| James Payne | ... |
Man in Traffic Jam (uncredited)
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| Velvet Rhodes | ... |
Lesbian (uncredited)
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| Michael Segal | ... |
Mike (barman, opening scene) (uncredited)
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Julie Shaw | ... |
Leslie's Girlfriend (uncredited)
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Frank Sieman | ... |
2nd Barman (uncredited)
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| Tina Simmons | ... |
Nun (uncredited)
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| Madeline Smith | ... |
Nun (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Robert Aldrich | ||
Written by
| Frank Marcus | ... | (from the play by) |
| Lukas Heller | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Robert Aldrich | ... | producer |
| Walter Blake | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Gerald Fried | ||
Cinematography by
| Joseph F. Biroc | ... | director of photography (as Joseph Biroc) |
Editing by
| Michael Luciano | ||
Editorial Department
| Frank J. Urioste | ... | assistant film editor (uncredited) |
Casting By
| Lynn Stalmaster | ||
Art Direction by
| William Glasgow | ||
Set Decoration by
| John Brown | ||
Costume Design by
| Renié | ... | costumes designer (as Renie) |
Makeup Department
| Jean Austin | ... | hair stylist |
| William Turner | ... | makeup artist (as Bill Turner) |
Production Management
| David Bennett | ... | production manager: London |
| Eddie Saeta | ... | unit manager |
| George Tobin | ... | production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Daisy Gerber | ... | assistant director |
| Dennis Robertson | ... | first assistant director: London |
Art Department
| Jack Holden | ... | assistant art director: London |
| Ygnacio Sepulveda | ... | property master (as Ignazio Sepulveda) |
Sound Department
| Richard S. Church | ... | sound mixer (as Dick Church) |
| Robin Gregory | ... | sound mixer: London |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bernie Abramson | ... | still photographer |
| Wally Fairweather | ... | camera operator: London |
| Laurie Shane | ... | gaffer |
| Herbert Smith | ... | camera operator: London (as Herbie Smith) |
| Brian West | ... | lighting camera operator: London |
| Keith Blake | ... | clapper loader (uncredited) |
| Gary Boren | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| William N. Clark | ... | assistant camera (uncredited) |
| Ned Davenport | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
| Bill Hannah | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
| Joe Jackman | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Marie Osborne | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Adell Aldrich | ... | script supervisor (as Adell Bravos) |
Additional Crew
| William Aldrich | ... | assistant to the producer |
| Bob Bowen | ... | consultant (as Robert A. Bowen) |
| Robert Sherman | ... | dialogue supervisor |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Cinerama Releasing Corporation (1968) (United States) (theatrical)
- Cinerama Filmgesellschaft MBH (1969) (West Germany) (theatrical)
- Cinerama Releasing UK (1968) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- D.C.I. (1969) (Italy) (theatrical)
- Europafilm AS (1969) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Elan Film (Belgium) (theatrical)
- Hafbo (1970) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Twentieth Century Fox (1971) (France) (theatrical)
- Nord Video (1981) (Norway) (VHS) (Beta) (Video 2000)
- Star Video (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Video Gems (1986) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Braveworld (1992) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Total Home Entertainment (1996) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Anchor Bay Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD) (widescreen)
- Pearson Television International (2001) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (Canada) (DVD)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2005) (United States) (DVD)
- Kino Lorber (2018) (United States) (Blu-ray)
- Kino Lorber (2018) (United States) (DVD)
- Crown Records (1989) (Japan) (VHS)
- Kadokawa Eiga K.K. (2004) (Japan) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Lee Electric (electrical key: London)
- MGM Sound Department (sound by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
George lives with her lover, Childie and plays a cheerful district nurse in a BBC soap opera. However, her character is to be killed off, and George realises that the only other job she can get is the voice of a cow in a children's tv programme. Her life begins to fall apart as Childie has an affair with a predatory tv producer.
Written by Paul Baker |
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| Taglines | The story of three consenting adults in the privacy of their own home. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Robert Aldrich always counted this as a personal favorite of all his films. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Before Stonewall (1984). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | During the opening credits, the picture distractingly flips from left to right as the main character travels through claustrophobia-inducing alleyways. See more » |
| Quotes |
[final lines]
George: Moo. Moo! MOOOOOO! See more » |