Hedda (1975): Cast
Hedda is a 1975 drama directed by Trevor Nunn, starring Glenda Jackson as Hedda, Patrick Stewart and Timothy West. It is based on Hedda Gabler and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen and Deborah Dawkin. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Trevor Nunn
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Bowden Productions Limited
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Hedda About?
The premise of Hedda without spoilers, adapted from Hedda Gabler and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen and Deborah Dawkin.
Glenda portrays Hedda, who returns from her honeymoon with scholar husband Jørgen. The cold, manipulative Hedda is indifferent to his sacrifices for an elegant home. When she learns Jørgen’s rival Ejlert has resurfaced with a new publication, she pushes him back into alcoholism, steals the sequel to his book, and even urges him toward suicide.
Hedda Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- based on play
- character name as title
- hedda gabler character
- one word title
- forename as title
- scene during opening credits
- femme fatale
- melancholy
- dysfunctional marriage
- suicide
- professor
- mistress
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- manipulation
- judge
- daughter
- blackmail
- feminist
- marriage
- foreign language adaptation
- independent film
Hedda Cast & Characters
Glenda Jackson leads the cast as Hedda, with Patrick Stewart as Ejlert and Timothy West as Brack. Directed by Trevor Nunn; 8 actors are credited in all.
- Director Trevor Nunn
- Glenda Jackson as Hedda
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Patrick Stewart as Ejlert - Timothy West as Brack
- Peter Eyre as Tesman
Also Starring in Hedda
· 4 more- Pam St. Clement Berthe
- Jennie Linden Mrs. Elvsted
- Constance Chapman Julle
- Fidelis Morgan Maid (uncredited)
More from Trevor Nunn
More films directed by Trevor Nunn, best-rated first: Lady Jane, Red Joan, Prisoner C33 and King Lear.
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Movies Like Hedda
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Hedda Gabler, Hedda Gabler and Hedda Gabler.
Hedda FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Hedda, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Hedda?
Hedda runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Hedda released?
Hedda was released on December 19, 1975.
Who directed Hedda?
Hedda was directed by Trevor Nunn.
More films by Trevor Nunn Who is in the cast of Hedda?
Hedda stars Glenda Jackson as Hedda, Patrick Stewart as Ejlert and Timothy West as Brack, among 8 credited actors.
Is Hedda based on a book?
Yes. Hedda is adapted from Hedda Gabler and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen, Deborah Dawkin, Erik Skuggevik and Tore Rem.
Does Hedda have a post-credit scene?
No. Hedda has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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