Overview

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.

Cast

Denholm Elliott, Derek Godfrey, Mark Dignam, Rosemary Leach, Jenny Agutter, John Robinson, Stephanie Bidmead, Christopher Benjamin

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Frequently asked

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.

When was "The Wild Duck" released?

The Wild Duck was released in 1971.

Who stars in "The Wild Duck"?

The cast includes Denholm Elliott, Derek Godfrey, Mark Dignam, Rosemary Leach.