A Day in the Death of Joe Egg (1972)
Overview
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
Alan Bates
Bri
Janet Suzman
Sheila
Peter Bowles
Freddie
Joan Hickson
Grace
Sheila Gish
Pam
Elizabeth Robillard
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Murray Melvin
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Constance Chapman
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Jill Goldston
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