Sunday Bloody Sunday
United Kingdom • 1971 • 1h 50m
Director
#629Criterion Collection →Synopsis
Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.
Synopsis
Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.
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Credits
Crew
DirectorJohn Schlesinger
WriterPenelope Gilliatt
CinematographerBilly Williams
ComposerRon Geesin
EditorRichard Marden
ProducerJoseph Janni
Cast
Peter Finchas Dr. Daniel Hirsh
Glenda Jacksonas Alex Greville
Murray Headas Bob Elkin
Peggy Ashcroftas Mrs. Greville
