Poster for the movie A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

1972 • 106 minutes
ComedyDrama

A couple uses extremely black comedy to survive taking care of a daughter who is nearly completely brain dead. They take turns doing the daughter's voice and stare into the eyes of death and emotional trauma with a humour that hides their pain.

Picture of Alan Bates

Alan Bates

Bri

Picture of Janet Suzman

Janet Suzman

Sheila

Picture of Peter Bowles

Peter Bowles

Freddie

Picture of Joan Hickson

Joan Hickson

Grace

Picture of Sheila Gish

Sheila Gish

Pam

Picture of Elizabeth Robillard

Elizabeth Robillard

Josephine

Picture of Murray Melvin

Murray Melvin

Doctor

Picture of Constance Chapman

Constance Chapman

Moonrocket Lady

Picture of Jean Marsh

Jean Marsh

Mother on moonrocket

Picture of Jill Goldston

Jill Goldston

Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)