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A Movie of Rare Intelligence - Providence
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Title: Providence

Release Date: 25 Jan 1977

Runtime: 1h 50m

Genre: Drama, Comedy

Director: Citel Films, Action Films, SFP, France 3

Production Companies: Citel Films, Action Films, SFP, France 3

Overview: On the eve of his 78th birthday, the ailing, alcoholic writer Clive Langham spends a painful and sleepless night mentally composing and recomposing scenes for a novel in which characters based on his own family are shaped by his fantasies and memories, alongside his caustic commentary on their behaviour.

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.8 (60 votes)

Cast

  • Claude Langham: Dirk Bogarde
  • Kevin Woodford: David Warner
  • Sonia Langham: Ellen Burstyn
  • Dr. Mark Eddington: Cyril Luckham
  • Clive Langham: John Gielgud
  • Miss Lister: Tanya Lopert
  • Helen Wiener: Elaine Stritch
  • Dave Woodford: Denis Lawson
  • Miss Boon: Kathryn Leigh Scott
  • Jenner: Milo Sperber
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