
Suburban Wives
Synopsis
Seven stories of marital infidelity, told from the women's point of view. A spicy satire of modern manners and mores. Newspaperwoman Sarah relates the separate stories of eight married couples. The husbands are satisfied with their lot, but the wives are not. Sarah describes a situation in which dissatisfied and bored middle-class housewives seek excitement and adventure outside their marital homes and beds.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eva Whishaw
The Reporter / Sarah
Peter May
John Marriott
Maggie Wright
Irene Marriott
Gabrielle Drake
Secretary
Claire Gordon
Sheila
James Donnelly
Sheila's Client
Denys Hawthorne
George/Kathy's Husband
Heather Chasen
Kathy/George's Wife
Paul Antrim
Bookmaker
Yocki Rhodes
Yokki
Ian Sinclair
Ski Instructor
Robin Culver
Steve/Photographer
Pauline Peart
Mavis
Jane Cardew
Carol
Brian Miller
George/Charles' Friend
Mia Martin
Helene
Timothy Parkes
Leonard
Sidonie Bird
Jill
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Derek Ford
- Screenplay & Story
- Derek Ford
- Original Score
- Terry Warr
- Original Title
- Suburban Wives
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Blackwater Film Productions Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Derek Ford
Derek Ford
Terry Warr
Terry Keefe
Morton M. Lewis
Department Leadership Roster
Morton M. Lewis
Producer
Terry Keefe
Editor
Derek Ford
Writer
Derek Ford
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Suburban Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Suburban Wives about?
Seven stories of marital infidelity, told from the women's point of view. A spicy satire of modern manners and mores. Newspaperwoman Sarah relates the separate stories of eight married couples. The husbands are satisfied with their lot, but the wives are not. Sarah describes a situation in which dissatisfied and bored middle-class housewives seek excitement and adventure outside their marital homes and beds.
Who directed Suburban Wives?
Suburban Wives was directed by Derek Ford.
Who stars in Suburban Wives?
The principal cast of Suburban Wives includes Eva Whishaw, Peter May, Maggie Wright, Gabrielle Drake, Claire Gordon.
When was Suburban Wives released and how long is it?
Suburban Wives was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Suburban Wives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Suburban Wives was composed by Terry Warr.
