The Killing of Sister George(1968)
“The story of three consenting adults in the privacy of their own home.”
Overview
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Director
Robert Aldrich
Studio
The Associates & Aldrich Company
Cast
Beryl Reid
as June 'George' Buckridge
Susannah York
as Alice 'Childie' McNaught
Coral Browne
as Mercy Croft
Ronald Fraser
as Leo Lockhart
Patricia Medina
as Betty Thaxter
Hugh Paddick
as Freddie
Cyril Delevanti
as Ted Baker
William Beckley
as Floor Manager
Brendan Dillon
as Bert Turner
Byron Webster
as Jack Adams
Meier Tzelniker
as Mr. Katz
Rosalie Williams
as Mildred
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
2h 18m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
The Associates & Aldrich Company • Palomar Pictures International • Cinerama Releasing Corporation
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Where can I watch The Killing of Sister George?▼
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What is The Killing of Sister George about?▼
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Who directed The Killing of Sister George?▼
The Killing of Sister George was directed by Robert Aldrich and released in 1968. It is a comedy, drama film.
How long is The Killing of Sister George?▼
The Killing of Sister George has a runtime of 2 hours and 18 minutes (138 minutes total).
Who stars in The Killing of Sister George?▼
The cast of The Killing of Sister George includes Beryl Reid as June 'George' Buckridge, Susannah York as Alice 'Childie' McNaught, Coral Browne as Mercy Croft, Ronald Fraser as Leo Lockhart, Patricia Medina as Betty Thaxter and more.
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