

MovieDramaRomance
Petulia
People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.
6.0(51)19681h 45m
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.
- Director
- Richard Lester
- Created by
- Don Devlin
- Writers
- Lawrence B. Marcus
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Cast

Julie Christie
Petulia Danner

George C. Scott
Dr. Archie Bollen

Richard Chamberlain
Dave Danner

Arthur Hill
Barney

Shirley Knight
Polo

Pippa Scott
May

Kathleen Widdoes
Wilma

Richard Dysart
Motel Receptionist

Ruth Kobart
Nun

Roger Bowen
Warren

Joseph Cotten
Mr. Danner

Austin Pendleton
Intern (uncredited)

Ellen Geer
Nun

Howard Hesseman
Hippie (uncredited)

Janis Joplin
Herself (uncredited)

René Auberjonois
Fred Six (uncredited)

Peter Bonerz
Self (uncredited)

Barbara Bosson
Self (uncredited)
Kathryn Ish
Self (uncredited)
Josephine Nichols
Neighbor (uncredited)

Richard Stahl
Greenhouse fitter (uncredited)

Mel Stewart
Supermarket Clerk (uncredited)
Crew
Directing
- Richard LesterDirector
- Michael J. DmytrykAssistant Director
- John D. BlossAssistant Director
Writing
- Barbara TurnerAdaptation
- John HaaseNovel
- Lawrence B. MarcusScreenplay
Production
- Raymond WagnerProducer
- Harry ZubrinskyLocation Manager
- Fred RoosCasting
- Ann BrebnerCasting
- Don DevlinExecutive Producer
- Emmett EmersonProduction Manager
- Denis O'DellAssociate Producer
Camera
- Nicolas RoegDirector of Photography
- Freddie CooperCamera Operator
- Robert WilloughbyStill Photographer
- Paul WilsonCamera Operator
Editing
- Antony GibbsEditor
Sound
- John BarryOriginal Music Composer
- Don ChallisSound Editor
- Gerry HumphreysSound Editor
- Francis E. StahlSound Editor
Art
- Stephen R. FerryProperty Master
- Tony WaltonProduction Design
- Dean TavoularisArt Direction
- Audrey A. BlasdelSet Decoration
Costume & Make-Up
- Tony WaltonCostume Design
- Vivienne WalkerHairstylist
- Gustaf NorinMakeup Artist
- Ray SummersWardrobe Designer
- Rita RiggsWardrobe Designer
- Arlette NastatCostume Design
Lighting
- Paul HawkinsLighting Technician
- Gibby GermaineElectrician