Equus(1977)
“I am yours and you are mine.”
Overview
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
Director
Sidney Lumet
Studio
United Artists
Cast
Richard Burton
as Martin Dysart
Peter Firth
as Alan Strang
Joan Plowright
as Dora Strang
Harry Andrews
as Harry Dalton
Colin Blakely
as Frank Strang
Eileen Atkins
as Hesther Saloman
Jenny Agutter
as Jill Mason
Kate Reid
as Margaret Dysart
John Wyman
as Horseman
Elva Mai Hoover
as Miss Raintree
Patrick Brymer
as Hospital Patient
Ken James
as Mr. Pierce
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1977
Runtime
2h 17m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
United Artists • Persky-Bright Productions • Winkast Film Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Equus?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Equus (1977).
What is Equus about?▼
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
Who directed Equus?▼
Equus was directed by Sidney Lumet and released in 1977. It is a drama, mystery, thriller film.
How long is Equus?▼
Equus has a runtime of 2 hours and 17 minutes (137 minutes total).
Who stars in Equus?▼
The cast of Equus includes Richard Burton as Martin Dysart, Peter Firth as Alan Strang, Joan Plowright as Dora Strang, Harry Andrews as Harry Dalton, Colin Blakely as Frank Strang and more.
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