Movie

A Severed Head

“A Severed Head is not a horror story ... It's something else!”

★ 5.2(12)19711h 38m

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Good to know

Director: Dick Clement
Release date: 1971-01-21
Runtime: 1h 38m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Winkast Film Productions

A Severed Head — trailer

About A Severed Head

A Severed Head is a 1971 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Dick Clement, starring Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough and Ian Holm. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.2/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A Severed Head in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.

Cast

Lee Remick

Antonia Lynch-Gibbon

Richard Attenborough

Palmer Anderson

Ian Holm

Martin Lynch-Gibbon

Claire Bloom

Honor Klein

Jennie Linden

Georgie Hands

Clive Revill

Alexander Lynch-Gibbon

Ann Firbank

Rosemary Lynch-Gibbon

Rosamund Greenwood

Miss Seelhaft

Constance Lorne

Miss Hernshaw

Robert Gillespie

Winking Patient

Katherine Parr

Receptionist

Nerys Hughes

Nurse

Themes & keywords

infidelitymarried coupledysfunctional marriagepsychiatristsamurai swordwine drinking

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A Severed Head in Mexico?+

A Severed Head is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A Severed Head on Netflix?+

A Severed Head is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is A Severed Head?+

A Severed Head has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in A Severed Head?+

A Severed Head stars Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, Ian Holm, Claire Bloom and Jennie Linden.

When did A Severed Head come out?+

A Severed Head is a 1971 movie directed by Dick Clement.

What genre is A Severed Head?+

A Severed Head is Comedy film.

Who directed A Severed Head?+

A Severed Head was directed by Dick Clement.