A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

106 mins | Drama, Comedy | Jan. 1, 1972

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

106 mins | Drama, Comedy | Jan. 1, 1972

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.
IMDb rating 6.8
Producers
Original title A Day in the Death of Joe Egg
Directors Peter Medak
Writers Peter Nichols

Cast

Alan Bates

as Bri

Janet Suzman

as Sheila

Peter Bowles

as Freddie

Joan Hickson

as Grace

Sheila Gish

as Pam

Elizabeth Robillard

as Josephine

Murray Melvin

as Doctor

Constance Chapman

as Moonrocket Lady

Jean Marsh

as Mother on moonrocket