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Equus

1977 Rated R 2hr 18m

Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist probing the troubled mind of a young stable boy who blinded six horses in his care. While the doctor tries to understand his patient's motives, he uncovers madness of his own design. This adaptation of the play by Peter Shaffer received three Academy Award nods, including Best Actor for Burton. Joan Plowright also gives an affecting turn as the stable boy's influential mother. Sidney Lumet directs.

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Cast: Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Colin Blakely, more...

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Movie Details

Cast: Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Colin Blakely, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews, Eileen Atkins, Jenny Agutter, Kate Reid, John Wyman

Director: Sidney Lumet

Genres: Drama, Psychological Thrillers, Mystery, Dramas Based on Contemporary Literature

This movie is: Cerebral

Format: DVD

Awards

1978 BAFTA®

Best Supporting Actress: Jenny Agutter
Best Supporting Actor nominee: Colin Blakely
Best Supporting Actress nominee: Joan Plowright

1978 Golden Globe Awards

Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture
Best Actor in a Motion Picture (Drama)

1978 Academy Award®

Best Actor nominee: Richard Burton
Best Writing Adapted Screenplay nominee
Best Supporting Actor nominee: Peter Firth

Ratings: R
Restricted. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Screen formats

Widescreen 1.66:1

Subtitles

English, French, Spanish (Neutral)

Closed captioned

Yes

Language and sound

English: Dolby Digital Mono, Spanish (Neutral): Dolby Digital Mono

Other features

Color; interactive menus; scene access; trailer.