Film

Petulia

1968 · 1h 45m · Drama · Romance

People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.

IMDb

6.9

Rotten Tomatoes

85%

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.

Julie Christie

Petulia Danner

George C. Scott

Dr. Archie Bollen

Richard Chamberlain

Dave Danner

Arthur Hill

Barney

Shirley Knight

Polo

Pippa Scott

May

Kathleen Widdoes

Wilma

Richard Dysart

Motel Receptionist

Ruth Kobart

Nun

Roger Bowen

Warren

Joseph Cotten

Mr. Danner

Austin Pendleton

Intern (uncredited)

Ellen Geer

Nun

Howard Hesseman

Hippie (uncredited)

Janis Joplin

Herself (uncredited)

René Auberjonois

Fred Six (uncredited)

• Richard LesterDirector
• Lawrence B. MarcusScreenplay
• John HaaseNovel
• Raymond WagnerProducer
• Don DevlinExecutive Producer
• Nicolas RoegDirector of Photography
• John BarryOriginal Music Composer
• Antony GibbsEditor
• Fred RoosCasting
• Ann BrebnerCasting

Petulia - TrailerPetulia (1968) 16mm short teaser trailer for TV ad.

Release date

June 10, 1968

Status

Released

Original language

English

Runtime

1h 45m

Rated

R

Revenue

$1,600,000

Genres

Drama, Romance

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