A Severed Head (1971)

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A Severed Head on IMDb 5.7/10 178 votes

Released:
1971-01-21

Overview:
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.

Director:
Dick Clement

Runtime:
1h 38min

Genre:
Comedy

  • 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