Ash Wednesday
“Surgery took years off her face. But can it save her marriage?”
Synopsis
Barbara gets secret plastic surgery in Switzerland in an attempt to save her marriage to Mark, but he doesn't seem interested in meeting her. She checks in to a ski resort to wait for Mark, and begins getting attention from young men. Her daughter tries to warn her that even though she has had the surgery it might be too late for her marriage, but she clings to the hope that Mark will come back once he sees her new look. Meanwhile, she must decide whether or not have an affair with a young man she's met.
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Elizabeth Taylor
Barbara Sawyer
Henry Fonda
Mark Sawyer
Helmut Berger
Erich
Keith Baxter
David
Maurice Teynac
Doctor Lambert
Margaret Blye
Kate Sawyer
Sandy Johnson
Sandy
Monique van Vooren
German Woman
Henning Schlüter
Bridge Player
Dino Mele
Mario
Kathy Van Lypps
Mandy
Dina Sassoli
Nurse Ilse
Carlo Puri
Paolo
Andrea Esterhazy
Comte d'Arnoud
Jill Pratt
Simone
Irina Wassilchikoff
Silvano del Campo
Maximillian Windisch-Graetz
Viet Hartung
Nadia Stancioff
Helga
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Peerce
- Screenplay & Story
- Jean-Claude Tramont
- Original Score
- Maurice Jarre
- Original Title
- Ash Wednesday
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Sagittarius Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Peerce
Jean-Claude Tramont
Maurice Jarre
Ennio Guarnieri
Marion Rothman
Dominick Dunne
Department Leadership Roster
Marion Rothman
Editor
Ennio Guarnieri
Director of Photography
Dominick Dunne
Producer
Larry Peerce
Director
Jean-Claude Tramont
Writer
Maurice Jarre
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ash Wednesday
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ash Wednesday about?
Barbara gets secret plastic surgery in Switzerland in an attempt to save her marriage to Mark, but he doesn't seem interested in meeting her. She checks in to a ski resort to wait for Mark, and begins getting attention from young men. Her daughter tries to warn her that even though she has had the surgery it might be too late for her marriage, but she clings to the hope that Mark will come back once he sees her new look. Meanwhile, she must decide whether or not have an affair with a young man she's met.
Who directed Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday was directed by Larry Peerce.
Who stars in Ash Wednesday?
The principal cast of Ash Wednesday includes Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, Helmut Berger, Keith Baxter, Maurice Teynac.
When was Ash Wednesday released and how long is it?
Ash Wednesday was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Ash Wednesday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ash Wednesday was composed by Maurice Jarre.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).