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Petulia

People bugged by people will do extraordinary things.

5.9

1968•1h 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.

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Cast

Photo of Julie Christie

Julie Christie

Petulia Danner

Photo of George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Dr. Archie Bollen

Photo of Richard Chamberlain

Richard Chamberlain

Dave Danner

Photo of Arthur Hill

Arthur Hill

Barney

Photo of Shirley Knight

Shirley Knight

Polo

Photo of Pippa Scott

Pippa Scott

May

Photo of Kathleen Widdoes

Kathleen Widdoes

Wilma

Photo of Richard Dysart

Richard Dysart

Motel Receptionist

Photo of Ruth Kobart

Ruth Kobart

Nun

Photo of Roger Bowen

Roger Bowen

Warren

Photo of Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Mr. Danner

Photo of Austin Pendleton

Austin Pendleton

Intern (uncredited)

Photo of Ellen Geer

Ellen Geer

Nun

Photo of Howard Hesseman

Howard Hesseman

Hippie (uncredited)

Photo of Janis Joplin

Janis Joplin

Herself (uncredited)

Photo of René Auberjonois

René Auberjonois

Fred Six (uncredited)

Photo of Peter Bonerz

Peter Bonerz

Self (uncredited)

Photo of Barbara Bosson

Barbara Bosson

Self (uncredited)

Photo of Richard Stahl

Richard Stahl

Greenhouse fitter (uncredited)

Photo of Mel Stewart

Mel Stewart

Supermarket Clerk (uncredited)

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