The Killing of Sister George (1968)
The Killing of Sister George is a 1968 comedy movie directed by Robert Aldrich, with a running time of 2h 18m. It stars Beryl Reid, Susannah York and Coral Browne.
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Quick answers
What is The Killing of Sister George about?
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
When was The Killing of Sister George released?
The Killing of Sister George was released on 1 September 1968.
How long is The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George runs 2h 18m.
Who made The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George was directed by Robert Aldrich.
Cast
- Beryl Reid as June 'George' Buckridge
- Susannah York as Alice 'Childie' McNaught
- Coral Browne as Mercy Croft
- Ronald Fraser as Leo Lockhart
- Patricia Medina as Betty Thaxter
- Hugh Paddick as Freddie
- Cyril Delevanti as Ted Baker
- William Beckley as Floor Manager
- Brendan Dillon as Bert Turner
- Byron Webster as Jack Adams
- Meier Tzelniker as Mr. Katz
- Rosalie Williams as Mildred