A Severed Head
"A Severed Head is not a horror story ... It's something else!"
Originally released in 1971. A Severed Head is a comedy film. directed by Dick Clement.
Starring Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, and Ian Holm
Synopsis
Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 21, 1971
55 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (11 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Lee Remick
as Antonia Lynch-Gibbon
Richard Attenborough
as Palmer Anderson
Ian Holm
as Martin Lynch-Gibbon
Claire Bloom
as Honor Klein
Jennie Linden
as Georgie Hands
Clive Revill
as Alexander Lynch-Gibbon
Ann Firbank
as Rosemary Lynch-Gibbon
Rosamund Greenwood
as Miss Seelhaft
Constance Lorne
as Miss Hernshaw
Robert Gillespie
as Winking Patient
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Winkast Film Productions
- Columbia Pictures Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Severed Head about?
Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in...
Who directed A Severed Head?
A Severed Head was directed by Dick Clement.
How long is A Severed Head?
A Severed Head has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was A Severed Head released?
A Severed Head was released on January 21, 1971 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Severed Head?
The main cast of A Severed Head includes Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, Ian Holm, Claire Bloom, Jennie Linden.