Movie Description
The Killing of Sister George
(1968)Overview
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Featured Crew
- Director : Robert Aldrich
- Producer : Robert Aldrich
- Writer : Lukas Heller
- Editor : Michael Luciano
- Cast : Beryl Reid,Susannah York,Coral Browne,Ronald Fraser,Patricia Medina,Hugh Paddick,Cyril Delevanti,Sivi Aberg,William Beckley,Elaine Church,Brendan Dillon,Michael Freeman,Jack Raine,Meier Tzelniker,Cicely Walper,Byron Webster,Rosalie Williams,Sam Kydd,Madeline Smith,James Payne
Cast
June 'George' Buckridge
Alice 'Childie' McNaught
Mercy Croft
Leo Lockhart
Betty Thaxter
Freddie
Ted Baker
Diana
Floor Manager
Marlene
Bert Turner
Noel
Deputy Commissioner
Mr. Katz
Mrs. Coote
Jack Adams
Mildred
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Nun (uncredited)
Man in Traffic Jam (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleThe Killing of Sister George
Status Released
Release Information
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1968-09-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 02h 18m
Production CompaniesThe Associates & Aldrich Company,Palomar Pictures International,Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
