Overview

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.

Cast

Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles, Joan Hickson, Sheila Gish, Elizabeth Robillard, Murray Melvin, Constance Chapman

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What is "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" about?

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.

When was "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg" released?

A Day in the Death of Joe Egg was released in 1972.

Who stars in "A Day in the Death of Joe Egg"?

The cast includes Alan Bates, Janet Suzman, Peter Bowles, Joan Hickson.