Petulia

Richard Lester
1968-06-10

People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.
5.9
105 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Julie Christie Petulia Danner Unowned
George C. Scott Dr. Archie Bollen Unowned
Richard Chamberlain Dave Danner Unowned
Arthur Hill Barney Unowned
Shirley Knight Polo Unowned
Pippa Scott May Unowned
Kathleen Widdoes Wilma Unowned
Richard Dysart Motel Receptionist Unowned
Ruth Kobart Nun Unowned
Roger Bowen Warren Unowned
Joseph Cotten Mr. Danner Unowned
Austin Pendleton Intern (uncredited) Unowned
Ellen Geer Nun Unowned
Howard Hesseman Hippie (uncredited) Unowned
Janis Joplin Herself (uncredited) Unowned
René Auberjonois Fred Six (uncredited) Unowned
Peter Bonerz Self (uncredited) Unowned
Barbara Bosson Self (uncredited) Unowned
Kathryn Ish Self (uncredited) Unowned
Josephine Nichols Neighbor (uncredited) Unowned
Richard Stahl Greenhouse fitter (uncredited) Unowned
Mel Stewart Supermarket Clerk (uncredited) Unowned