A Doll's House
“He is the master. He's called a husband. She is the play thing. She's called a wife.”
Synopsis
Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed, and lives in fear of her husband finding out, and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But, when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 22, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Patrick Garland
- Screenplay & Story
- Christopher Hampton
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- A Doll's House
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Elkins Productions International Corporation, Freeward Films, Life Investors International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Patrick Garland
Christopher Hampton, Henrik Ibsen
John Barry
Arthur Ibbetson
John Glen
Hillard Elkins
Department Leadership Roster
Patrick Garland
Director
John Barry
Original Music Composer
Hillard Elkins
Producer
Arthur Ibbetson
Director of Photography
John Glen
Editor
Christopher Hampton
Screenplay
Beatrice Dawson
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Doll's House
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is A Doll's House about?
Nora Helmer has years earlier committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald. Now she is being blackmailed, and lives in fear of her husband finding out, and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But, when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem.
Who directed A Doll's House?
A Doll's House was directed by Patrick Garland.
Who stars in A Doll's House?
The principal cast of A Doll's House includes Claire Bloom, Anthony Hopkins, Ralph Richardson, Denholm Elliott, Anna Massey.
When was A Doll's House released and how long is it?
A Doll's House was released in 1973 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for A Doll's House?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A Doll's House was composed by John Barry.
What is the age rating and content advisory for A Doll's House?
A Doll's House holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).