The Killing of Sister George (1968): Cast & Plot
The Killing of Sister George is a 1968 comedy drama directed by Robert Aldrich, starring Beryl Reid as June 'George' Buckridge, Susannah York and Coral Browne. It runs 2 hours 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 18m (138 min)
- Director
- Robert Aldrich
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Killing of Sister George About?
The premise of The Killing of Sister George without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
June Buckridge returns to her London flat terrified that someone will kill her, forcing lover and flat‑mate Alice “Childie” McNaught to brace for change. June fears the death of her TV role, the beloved nurse Sister George, on a daytime serial. Meanwhile BBC executive Mercy Croft—who ordered the character’s removal—pursues Childie relentlessly.
The Killing of Sister George Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- abusive relationship
- lesbian lead character
- nun
- doll
- female frontal nudity
- infidelity
- may december romance
- vulgar woman
- mistress
- reference to laurel and hardy
- old woman
- cantankerous old woman
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- lesbian relationship
- aging star
- lesbian sex
- actress
- lesbian bar
- jealousy
- domination
- alcohol
- character name in title
- poetry
- fired from a job
- self destructive behavior
- television star
- prostitute
- gin and tonic
- aging actress
- british tv
- production meeting
- discotheque
- reference to sydney greenstreet
- black cab
- breast fondling
- abusive behavior
- reference to ernest hemingway
- read through
- eating a cigar
- eating a cigarette butt
- lesbian character
- sadism
- fictional tv soap opera
- soap opera star
- fictional television production
- fictional tv series
- actress recreates her stage role
- lesbian protagonist
- based on a stage play
- lgbtq film
- hysteria
The Killing of Sister George Cast & Characters
Beryl Reid leads the cast as June 'George' Buckridge, with Susannah York as Alice 'Childie' McNaught and Coral Browne as Mercy Croft. Directed by Robert Aldrich; 19 actors are credited in all.
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Director Robert Aldrich
- Beryl Reid as June 'George' Buckridge
- Susannah York as Alice 'Childie' McNaught
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Coral Browne as Mercy Croft - Madeline Smith as Nun
Also Starring in The Killing of Sister George
· 15 more- Sam Kydd Taxi Driver
- Cyril Delevanti Ted Baker
- Patricia Medina Betty Thaxter
- Ronald Fraser Leo Lockhart
- Jack Raine Deputy Commissioner
- Brendan Dillon Bert Turner
- William Beckley Floor Manager
- Meier Tzelniker Mr. Katz
- Byron Webster Jack Adams
- Rosalie Williams Mildred
- Hugh Paddick Freddie
- Cicely Walper Mrs. Coote
- Elaine Church Marlene
- Sivi Aberg Diana
- Michael Freeman Noel
More from Robert Aldrich
More films directed by Robert Aldrich, best-rated first: What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?, Hustle, The Longest Yard and The Frisco Kid.
The Killing of Sister George Plot Summary
What happens in The Killing of Sister George from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In this character-driven drama set behind the scenes of a fictional BBC soap, we follow June Buckridge, a middle-aged actress who plays the beloved but volatile [Sister George] on the long-running Applehurst. She’s spent four years on the show and is so identified with the character that fans nicknamed her “George.” Off screen, the same woman is outspoken, ribald, cigar-smoking, and frequently inebriated, a sharp contrast to the kindly presence she recreates on screen.
Full summary
The whole story of The Killing of Sister George, scene by scene
The Killing of Sister George Trailers & Videos
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How Well Do You Know The Killing of Sister George?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which actress portrays June Buckridge, the star of the fictional soap opera?
Cars in The Killing of Sister George
16 cars on screen, including the 1967 Ford D-Series and the 1958 Austin FX3 Taxi.
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1967 Ford D-Series Important role -
1958 Austin FX3 Taxi Minor role -
1963 Austin FX4 Minor role -
1963 MG B Minor role
The Killing of Sister George Also Known As
11 alternative titles, including “El asesinato de la hermana George” and “Triângulo Feminino”.
- Also known as
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- El asesinato de la hermana George
- Triângulo Feminino
- 조지 수녀의 살해
- L'assassinio di Sister George
- Faut-il tuer Sister George ?
- Убийство сестры Джордж
- Três Mulheres na Intimidade
- Das Doppelleben der Sister George
- Måste vi döda syster George?
- 修女乔治的双重生活
- 修女喬治的雙重生活
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The Killing of Sister George FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Killing of Sister George, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
When was The Killing of Sister George released?
The Killing of Sister George was released on September 1, 1968.
Who directed The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George was directed by Robert Aldrich.
More films by Robert Aldrich Who is in the cast of The Killing of Sister George?
The Killing of Sister George stars Beryl Reid as June 'George' Buckridge, Susannah York as Alice 'Childie' McNaught and Coral Browne as Mercy Croft, among 19 credited actors.
Does The Killing of Sister George have a post-credit scene?
No. The Killing of Sister George has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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