The Birthday Party
Synopsis
Based on Harold Pinter's enigmatic play about a boarder in a British seaside dwelling who is visited by two strangers. They torment him verbally, ask him idiotic unanswerable questions, force him to sit down and stand up, and give him a "party". Then, eventually, they take him away, a tongue-tied idiot. The trivial becomes the terrible, and with it a certain wonder, a certain pity.
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The Birthday Party (1968) Dir. William Friedkin
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-11-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 9, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Friedkin
- Screenplay & Story
- Harold Pinter
- Original Title
- The Birthday Party
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Palomar Pictures International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Friedkin
Harold Pinter
Denys N. Coop
Antony Gibbs
Milton Subotsky, Max Rosenberg, Edgar J. Scherick
Department Leadership Roster
William Friedkin
Director
Harold Pinter
Screenplay
Denys N. Coop
Director of Photography
Milton Subotsky
Producer
Antony Gibbs
Editor
Max Rosenberg
Producer
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is The Birthday Party about?
Based on Harold Pinter's enigmatic play about a boarder in a British seaside dwelling who is visited by two strangers. They torment him verbally, ask him idiotic unanswerable questions, force him to sit down and stand up, and give him a "party". Then, eventually, they take him away, a tongue-tied idiot. The trivial becomes the terrible, and with it a certain wonder, a certain pity.
Who directed The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party was directed by William Friedkin.
Who stars in The Birthday Party?
The principal cast of The Birthday Party includes Robert Shaw, Patrick Magee, Dandy Nichols, Sydney Tafler, Moultrie Kelsall.
When was The Birthday Party released and how long is it?
The Birthday Party was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Birthday Party?
The Birthday Party holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).