The Killing of Sister George
“The story of three consenting adults in the privacy of their own home.”
Synopsis
The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.
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The Killing of Sister George (1968) ORIGINAL TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-09
Top Cast
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Beryl Reid
June 'George' Buckridge
Susannah York
Alice 'Childie' McNaught
Coral Browne
Mercy Croft
Ronald Fraser
Leo Lockhart
Patricia Medina
Betty Thaxter
Hugh Paddick
Freddie
Cyril Delevanti
Ted Baker
Sivi Aberg
Diana
William Beckley
Floor Manager
Elaine Church
Marlene
Brendan Dillon
Bert Turner
Michael Freeman
Noel
Jack Raine
Deputy Commissioner
Meier Tzelniker
Mr. Katz
Cicely Walper
Mrs. Coote
Byron Webster
Jack Adams
Rosalie Williams
Mildred
Sam Kydd
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 12, 1968
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Screenplay & Story
- Lukas Heller, Frank Marcus
- Original Score
- Gerald Fried
- Original Title
- The Killing of Sister George
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 18m
- Production Studios
- The Associates & Aldrich Company, Palomar Pictures International, Cinerama Releasing Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Aldrich
Lukas Heller, Frank Marcus
Gerald Fried
Joseph F. Biroc
Michael Luciano
Robert Aldrich
Department Leadership Roster
Lukas Heller
Writer
Robert Aldrich
Director
Robert Aldrich
Producer
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
Michael Luciano
Editor
Renié
Costume Design
Gerald Fried
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 adults 18 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Killing of Sister George
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Killing of Sister George about?
The life of a soap opera actress begins to unravel as she fears her character will be written out of the series.
Who directed The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Who stars in The Killing of Sister George?
The principal cast of The Killing of Sister George includes Beryl Reid, Susannah York, Coral Browne, Ronald Fraser, Patricia Medina.
When was The Killing of Sister George released and how long is it?
The Killing of Sister George was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 2h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for The Killing of Sister George?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Killing of Sister George was composed by Gerald Fried.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).