A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

Peter Medak
1972-05-01


4.4
106 min

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

Name Character Team
Alan Bates Bri Unowned
Janet Suzman Sheila Unowned
Peter Bowles Freddie Unowned
Joan Hickson Grace Unowned
Sheila Gish Pam Unowned
Elizabeth Robillard Josephine Unowned
Murray Melvin Doctor Unowned
Constance Chapman Moonrocket Lady Unowned
Jean Marsh Mother on moonrocket Unowned
Jill Goldston Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited) Unowned