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2026 · Action · Comedy
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Film / 1971
A Severed Head
Directed by
Dick Clement
Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.
The story
Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.
Cast
Lee RemickAntonia Lynch-Gibbon
Richard AttenboroughPalmer Anderson
Ian HolmMartin Lynch-Gibbon
Claire BloomHonor Klein
Jennie LindenGeorgie Hands
Clive RevillAlexander Lynch-Gibbon
Ann FirbankRosemary Lynch-Gibbon
Rosamund GreenwoodMiss Seelhaft
Constance LorneMiss Hernshaw
Robert GillespieWinking Patient
Katherine ParrReceptionist
Nerys HughesNurse
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Anne JamesonWoman at Party
Yvette ReesWoman at Party
Frank GatliffWine Taster (uncredited)
Angus MacKayWine Taster (uncredited)
John SavidentWine Taster (uncredited)
Tommy GodfreyRemoval Man (uncredited)
Robin ParkinsonDrinks Waiter (uncredited)
Guy Standeven"Sinner" at Party (uncredited)
Anthony Lang"Saint" at Party (uncredited)
Aileen LewisWoman at Private Members Club (uncredited)
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