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Equus (1977)

Equus (1977)
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Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist who attempts to discover why young Peter Firth has taken to mutilating live horses. In probing Firth's psyche, Burton discovers that the source of the boy's obsession is his mother, Joan Plowright, who has raised Firth with a convoluted set of values. Even as he gets closer to the reason behind Firth's horrendous acts, Burton discovers many previously locked-away secrets within himself. Equus was based on the play by Peter Schaffer who received an Academy Award Nomination for his adapted screenplay. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

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Starring:
Richard BurtonPeter Firth, (more)
Director(s):
Sidney Lumet
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of Equus

Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist who attempts to discover why young Peter Firth has taken to mutilating live horses. In probing Firth's psyche, Burton discovers that the source of the boy's obsession is his mother, Joan Plowright, who has raised Firth with a convoluted set of values. Even as he gets closer to the reason behind Firth's horrendous acts, Burton discovers many previously locked-away secrets within himself. Equus was based on the play by Peter Schaffer who received an Academy Award Nomination for his adapted screenplay. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
137 mins

Complete Cast of Equus


Director(s):
Sidney Lumet
Writer(s):
Peter Shaffer
Producer(s):
Lester PerskyElliott Kastner
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Adult Situations, Violence, Not For Children, Nudity, Profanity)
Equus Awards:
  • 1977 - British Academy of Film and Television Arts - Best Supporting Actress
  • 1977 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture
  • 1977 - Hollywood Foreign Press Association - Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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Robert R.

The story follows the psychoanalysis and treatment of a young male who is emotionally scarred by random childhood traumas and maladjustments resulting from unrelated events during his growing up. As his way of reconciling these mental barriers to sanity, he has developed a deviant sexual connection with horses and concerns with religious overtones. He acts out his inner turmoil through sexually charged, quasi-religious rituals of his own creation kept secret throughout his adolescence. Once his aberrant behavior is revealed after an atrocious act committed by the young man, he becomes the subject for a phychiatrist's study. This is a story of discovery of the odd unpredictability of the mind and how it can adapt in unimaginable ways. Richard Burton is at the peak of his career as the psychiatrist. He makes this outrageous story feel real and true with his superb acting. Every performance in this is spot-on. It's a wonderful production. A crazy, interesting classic.

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Glenda A.

Very strange & hard to follow movie. Richard Burton was good, but the boy he was helping was unusual. You have to really pay attention to this one!

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Thomas C.

OK, where do I start? The fact that I fell asleep the five times that I watched it. Yes, it is that boring. The only good thing was seeing Peter Firth nude, but even that isn't worth watching the movie for. Also, I cannot take watching any animals getting hurt in any way whatsoever. People yes, animals, no! Simply dreadful!

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