The Wild Duck
Synopsis
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.
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Denholm Elliott
Hjalmar Ekdal, Hedvig's father
Derek Godfrey
Gregers Werle
Mark Dignam
Haakon Werle
Rosemary Leach
Gina Ekdal, Hedvig's mother
Jenny Agutter
Hedvig Ekdal
John Robinson
Old Lieutenant Ekdal
Stephanie Bidmead
Mrs. Sörby
Christopher Benjamin
Doctor Relling
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
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Bridges
- Screenplay & Story
- Henrik Ibsen, Max Faber, Rosemary Hill
- Original Title
- The Wild Duck
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- Unknown
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Bridges
Henrik Ibsen, Max Faber, Rosemary Hill
Cedric Messina
Department Leadership Roster
Henrik Ibsen
Writer
Alan Bridges
Director
Raymond Hughes
Costume Design
Natasha Kroll
Production Design
Cedric Messina
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wild Duck
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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 principal cast of The Wild Duck includes Denholm Elliott, Derek Godfrey, Mark Dignam, Rosemary Leach, Jenny Agutter.
When was The Wild Duck released and how long is it?
The Wild Duck was released in 1971 with a total runtime of Unknown.