28 October 1975 Drama, Comedy, TV Movie 90 mins
The original play by Christopher Hampton, was adapted into this made-for-TV movie and it offers witty dialogue in the midst of remarkable conflict among its privileged characters.
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Ronald Pickup as Philip
Helen Mirren as Celia
James Bolam as Don
Charles Gray as Braham
Jacqueline Pearce as Araminta
Colin Higgins as John
Christopher Hampton Writer
Stuart Burge Director
Cedric Messina Producer
Colin Dixon Sound
Don Homfray Production Design
Roger Reece Costume Design
United Kingdom 28 October 1975
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