Hedda
“Glenda is Hedda”
Synopsis
Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 19, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Screenplay & Story
- Trevor Nunn, Henrik Ibsen
- Original Score
- Laurie Johnson
- Original Title
- Hedda
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Bowden Productions Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Trevor Nunn
Trevor Nunn, Henrik Ibsen
Laurie Johnson
Douglas Slocombe
Peter Tanner
George Barrie, Robert Enders
Department Leadership Roster
Trevor Nunn
Director
Laurie Johnson
Original Music Composer
Douglas Slocombe
Director of Photography
Peter Tanner
Editor
Robert Enders
Producer
John Napier
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hedda
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hedda about?
Returning from her honeymoon with her husband, scholar Jorgen, the cold and manipulative Hedda Gabler is unmoved by the sacrifices he's made to provide her with an elegant home. But when she learns that Jorgen's rival for a university position, Ejlert, has made a surprising comeback with a recent publication, she's quick to push him back into his former alcoholism, steal the sequel to his book and even encourage the writer to kill himself.
Who directed Hedda?
Hedda was directed by Trevor Nunn.
Who stars in Hedda?
The principal cast of Hedda includes Glenda Jackson, Timothy West, Peter Eyre, Patrick Stewart, Constance Chapman.
When was Hedda released and how long is it?
Hedda was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Hedda?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hedda was composed by Laurie Johnson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hedda?
Hedda holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).