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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg

4.419721h 46mMovieComedyDrama

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.

DirectorPeter Medak
WriterPeter Nichols
ProducerDavid Deutsch

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A Day in the Death of Joe Egg isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Türkiye. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Peter Medak

ABAlan Bates
Alan Bates
Bri
JSJanet Suzman
Janet Suzman
Sheila
PBPeter Bowles
Peter Bowles
Freddie
JHJoan Hickson
Joan Hickson
Grace
SGSheila Gish
Sheila Gish
Pam
ERElizabeth Robillard
Elizabeth Robillard
Josephine
MMMurray Melvin
Murray Melvin
Doctor
CCConstance Chapman
Constance Chapman
Moonrocket Lady
JMJean Marsh
Jean Marsh
Mother on moonrocket
JGJill Goldston
Jill Goldston
Woman in Hospital Bed (uncredited)

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