A deft psychological comedy about a reclusive man in a shabby seaside boarding house who is terrorised by two sinister visitors. Based on the critically-acclaimed play by Harold Pinter. Read more
| Starring | Robert Shaw, Dandy Nichols, Patrick Magee, Sidney Tafler |
|---|---|
| Director | William Friedkin |
| Genres | Comedy, Thriller |
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A deft psychological comedy about a reclusive man in a shabby seaside boarding house who is terrorised by two sinister visitors. Based on the critically-acclaimed play by Harold Pinter.
| Starring | Robert Shaw, Dandy Nichols, Patrick Magee, Sidney Tafler |
|---|---|
| Director | William Friedkin |
| Studio | FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT |
| Run time | DVD: 1 hr 59 mins |
| Certificate |  |
| Genres | Comedy, Thriller |
| Language | DVD: English |
| Released | Production year: 1968 To Rent: DVD: 02 Jul 2001 |
Overlong but otherwise satisfactory film record of an entertaining if infuriating play, first of the black absurdities which proliferated in the sixties to general disadvantage, presenting structure without plot and intelligence without meaning.
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The Birthday Party
This was a very good play. However, transferred to the screen, even with an excellent cast, was painfully slow and it was very difficult to hold one's ... read more »
[Highly rated reviewer]
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If you have to
Maybe it was just too gritty. I rented it because it was directed by William Friedkin,of Exorcist fame etc. and starred Robert Shaw,Jaws etc. Depressing really ... read more »
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The Birthday Party from Hell
The cast in this production is perfect for Pinter's play. Patrick Magee is in his element as a thuggish misfit, and Robert Shaw always turns in a good ... read more »
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Ignore the Radio Times review - different film!
The RT review above refers to 'The Party', a Blake Edwards farce. This couldn't be more different - sinister and funny in a disturbing way.
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