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Petulia (1968)

Directed by Richard Lester

Overview

Dr. Archie Bollen is having a midlife crisis. He’s just divorced his wife and is establishing a new life for himself. One night, he catches the eye of Petulia Danner, a charming, free-spirited young woman. Petulia’s vibrant personality hides her fear of her abusive husband, David, whose father is a powerful society figure. As Petulia and Archie’s feelings for each other grow, they must decide what it is they truly want.

Rated R | Length 105 minutes

Actors

Julie Christie | George C. Scott | Richard Chamberlain | Arthur Hill | Shirley Knight | Pippa Scott | Kathleen Widdoes | Richard Dysart | Ruth Kobart | Roger Bowen | Joseph Cotten | Austin Pendleton | Ellen Geer | Howard Hesseman | Janis Joplin | René Auberjonois | Peter Bonerz | Barbara Bosson | Kathryn Ish | Josephine Nichols | Richard Stahl | Mel Stewart