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The Wild Duck (1971)

Movie ★ 7.0

Drama

A devestating, yet bracing look at a family whose proximity to each other belies the decay of their relationships, The Wild Duck is just as modern today as it was when first staged. When Gregors Werle comes to stay with the Ekdals, his idealist nature refuses to tolerate the dreamworld of lies the family is living. However, in his bid to force the Ekdals to see the truth, the skeletons he unearths destroy the family that he wanted to redeem.

Henrik Ibsen Writer Alan Bridges Director

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Quick facts

Released
March 21, 1971
IMDb
tt0066570
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
Studio
BBC

Themes

Cast

Denholm Elliott Denholm Elliott Hjalmar Ekdal, Hedvig's father Derek Godfrey Derek Godfrey Gregers Werle Mark Dignam Mark Dignam Haakon Werle Rosemary Leach Rosemary Leach Gina Ekdal, Hedvig's mother Jenny Agutter Jenny Agutter Hedvig Ekdal John Robinson John Robinson Old Lieutenant Ekdal Stephanie Bidmead Stephanie Bidmead Mrs. Sörby Christopher Benjamin Christopher Benjamin Doctor Relling John Kelland John Kelland Molvik Robert Sansom Petterson Richard Burrell Graaberg David Davenport Guest Mischa De La Motte Guest Lee Fox Guest Alfred Hoffman Guest Phillip Howard Guest Raymond Mason Guest John Roden Guest

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wild Duck about?
A devestating, yet bracing look at a family whose proximity to each other belies the decay of their relationships, The Wild Duck is just as modern today as it was when first staged. When Gregors Werle comes to stay with the Ekdals, his idealist nature refuses to tolerate the dreamworld of lies the family is living. However, in his bid to force the Ekdals to see the truth, the skeletons he unearths destroy the family that he wanted to redeem.
Who directed The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck was directed by Alan Bridges.
Who stars in The Wild Duck?
The Wild Duck stars Denholm Elliott, Derek Godfrey, Mark Dignam, Rosemary Leach.
When was The Wild Duck released?
The Wild Duck is a 1971 drama film.
Where can I watch The Wild Duck?
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