Three in the Attic (1968): Cast & Plot
Three in the Attic is a 1968 comedy drama directed by Richard Wilson, starring Christopher Jones as Paxton Quigley, Yvette Mimieux and Eve McVeagh. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 30m (90 min)
- Director
- Richard Wilson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Hermes
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Three in the Attic About?
The premise of Three in the Attic without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the swinging 1960s, three women discover they are all dating the same man, Paxton Quigley, who has been promising each his loyalty while cheating on them. Determined to punish him, they lock him up and take turns showering him with affection, turning his deceit into a playful revenge.
Three in the Attic Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- female nudity
- female rapist
- female on male rape
- female sexual predator
- body painting
- clothed female naked male scene
- artist
- posing nude
- posing naked
- barefoot male
- bare chested male
- portrait
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- portrait painting
- painter
- female painter
- sex comedy
- swinging
- bikini
- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- provincetown massachusetts
- fraternity
- sorority
- meeting girlfriend's parents
- women's college
- male rear nudity
- riding a motorcycle
- motel
- implied motel sex
- playing guitar
- cheating on girlfriend
- male chauvinism
- male infidelity
- male promiscuity
- marijuana
- implied sex
- pretending to be gay to get sex
- diagram
- sex schedule
- male nudity
- taken hostage
- locked in an attic
- missing person
- hunger strike
- college dean
- female conspiracy
- ambulance
- greyhound bus
- sexual politics
- sex in an attic
- dark comedy
Three in the Attic Cast & Characters
Christopher Jones leads the cast as Paxton Quigley, with Yvette Mimieux as Tobey Clinton and Eve McVeagh as Mrs. Clinton. Directed by Richard Wilson; 11 actors are credited in all.
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Director Richard Wilson
- Christopher Jones as Paxton Quigley
- Yvette Mimieux as Tobey Clinton
- Eve McVeagh as Mrs. Clinton
- Judy Pace as Eulice
Also Starring in Three in the Attic
· 7 more- Maggie Thrett Jan
- Nan Martin Dean Nazarin
- Elizabeth Tanner Secretary to the Dean
- John Beck Jake
- Richard Derr Mr. Clinton
- Reva Rose Selma
- Honey Alden Flo
More from Richard Wilson
More films directed by Richard Wilson: Primo, Invitation to a Gunfighter, Wall of Noise and Pay or Die!.
Three in the Attic Plot Summary
What happens in Three in the Attic from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Christopher Jones as Paxton Quigley, a notorious womanizer, studies at the fictional Willard College for Men, just a short distance from the Fulton College for Women, with both campuses nestled in the quiet college towns of Vermont. The setting establishes a sharp contrast between the two schools and fuels a web of temptations and power dynamics that define Paxton’s years. From the moment he walks through the campus gates, his charm is paired with a reckless disregard for commitment, a combination that will soon be tested by real affection and mounting consequences.
Full summary
The whole story of Three in the Attic, scene by scene
Three in the Attic Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Three in the Attic.
How Well Do You Know Three in the Attic?
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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What is the name of the male protagonist who is known for his womanizing ways?
Three in the Attic Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “3 in the Attic” and “Tre femmine in soffitta”.
- Also known as
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- 3 in the Attic
- Tre femmine in soffitta
- På högsta våningen
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Three in the Attic FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Three in the Attic, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Three in the Attic?
Three in the Attic runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).
When was Three in the Attic released?
Three in the Attic was released on December 20, 1968.
Who directed Three in the Attic?
Three in the Attic was directed by Richard Wilson.
More films by Richard Wilson Who is in the cast of Three in the Attic?
Three in the Attic stars Christopher Jones as Paxton Quigley, Yvette Mimieux as Tobey Clinton and Eve McVeagh as Mrs. Clinton, among 11 credited actors.
Does Three in the Attic have a post-credit scene?
No. Three in the Attic has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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