Abigail's Party
Synopsis
Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.
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- Director
- Mike Leigh
- Screenplay & Story
- Mike Leigh
- Original Title
- Abigail's Party
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mike Leigh
Mike Leigh
Ron Bowman
Margaret Matheson
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Director
Mike Leigh
Writer
Ron Bowman
Editor
Margaret Matheson
Producer
Kenneth Sharp
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Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abigail's Party
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What is Abigail's Party about?
Beverly and Laurence are entertaining their new neighbours, Angela and Tony as well as Sue, whose teenage daughter, Abigail, is having a party. Over drinks and small talk, class differences and relationship difficulties emerge.
Who directed Abigail's Party?
Abigail's Party was directed by Mike Leigh.
Who stars in Abigail's Party?
The principal cast of Abigail's Party includes Alison Steadman, Tim Stern, Janine Duvitski, John Salthouse, Harriet Reynolds.
When was Abigail's Party released and how long is it?
Abigail's Party was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Abigail's Party?
Abigail's Party holds official age classifications: GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.).