Directed by:
Simon HeseraScreenplay:
Roman PolańskiCinematography:
Gilbert TaylorComposer:
Mort ShumanCast:
Mark Burns, Peter Sellers, Fiona Lewis, Jack MacGowran, Beatie Edney, Joanna Dunham, Graham Stark, Marie MastersPlots(1)
Roman Polanski wrote the screenplay for this bleak drama with a hauntingly accurate look at alcoholism. Bernie (Mark Burns) plays a rootless wanderer with a fondness for drinking and no clear goals in life. Bernie stumbles into a seaside resort community with his daughter, Winnie (Beatrice Edney), a young girl in leg braces. As Bernie starts hitting the bottle, his physical and emotional stability starts to crumble, until he finally collapses and Winnie is left with no one to look after her. (official distributor synopsis)
(more)Cast
Mark Burns
UK
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Peter Sellers
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Fiona Lewis
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Jack MacGowran
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Beatie Edney
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Joanna Dunham
UK
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Graham Stark
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Marie Masters
USA
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