Equus
“I am yours and you are mine.”
Synopsis
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
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Equus (1977) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Shaffer
- Original Score
- Richard Rodney Bennett
- Original Title
- Equus
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- United Artists, Persky-Bright Productions, Winkast Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Peter Shaffer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Oswald Morris
John Victor-Smith
Elliott Kastner, Lester Persky
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lumet
Director
Tony Walton
Costume Design
Tony Walton
Production Design
Peter Shaffer
Writer
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Elliott Kastner
Producer
John Victor-Smith
Editor
Lester Persky
Producer
Richard Rodney Bennett
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Equus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Equus about?
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
Who directed Equus?
Equus was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Equus?
The principal cast of Equus includes Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews, Colin Blakely.
When was Equus released and how long is it?
Equus was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Equus?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Equus was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Equus?
Equus holds official age classifications: GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).