The Killing of Sister George (1968)

Synopsis of The Killing of Sister George

A year after helming The Dirty Dozen, director Robert Aldrich took on this controversial drama based on the play of the same name by Frank Marcus. Beryl Reid stars as soap opera star June, an alcoholic lesbian who spends most of her time with her younger lover, Alice (Susannah York). When vindictive television executive Mercy Croft (Coral Browne) takes a liking to Alice, she arranges to have June's character, Sister George, killed off the show. Drunk and paranoid, June struggles to keep it together or risk losing Alice. Because of its exploration of a subject as taboo as homosexuality, The Killing of Sister George earned an X rating. ~ Matthew Tobey, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:

140 mins

Director(s):

Robert Aldrich

Writer(s):

Lukas Heller

Producer(s):

Robert Aldrich

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

R(Strong Sexual Content, Nudity, Not For Children, Adult Language, Adult Situations)

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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