The Vortex
Originally released in 1969. The Vortex is a feature film. directed by Philip Dudley. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Margaret Leighton, Alan Melville, and Patrick Barr
Synopsis
In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a playwright whose sharp eye was usually more turned towards the light.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 10, 1969
56 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Margaret Leighton
as Florence Lancaster
Alan Melville
as Pawnie
Patrick Barr
as David Lancaster
Jennifer Daniel
as Helen Saville
Richard Warwick
as Nicky Lancaster
Felicity Gibson
as Bunty Mainwaring
Barry Justice
as Tom Veryan
Nancie Jackson
as Clara Hibbert
David McKail
as Bruce Fairlight
Patricia Mort
as Preston
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- BBC
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Vortex about?
In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a pl...
Who directed The Vortex?
The Vortex was directed by Philip Dudley.
How long is The Vortex?
The Vortex has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Vortex released?
The Vortex was released on December 10, 1969 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Vortex?
The main cast of The Vortex includes Margaret Leighton, Alan Melville, Patrick Barr, Jennifer Daniel, Richard Warwick.