Equus (1977)
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69% of critics liked it
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76% of users liked it
(3,677 ratings)
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… More 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
- Directed By
- Sidney Lumet
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1977 Wide
- Studio
- MGM Home Entertainment
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A compelling thriller.
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Richard T. Jameson, Parallax View
Sidney Lumet was just the right director for Equus, and just the wrong one.
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Cole Smithey, ColeSmithey.com
Thanks Sidney.
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Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com
The acting of Richard Burton and Peter Firth in their Oscar-nominated turns is good, but writer Shaffer and Sidney Lumet can't really open up the play
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Steve Crum, Kansas City Kansan
Pretty much fails as film; the play's really the thing
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Cast
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Richard Burton
as Dr. Martin Dysart
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Peter Firth
as Alan Strang
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Colin Blakely
as Frank Strang
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Joan Plowright
as Dora Strang
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Harry Andrews
as Harry Dalton
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Eileen Atkins
as Hesther Saloman
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Jenny Agutter
as Jill Mason
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John Wyman
as The Horseman
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Kate Reid
as Margaret Dysart
- Christopher Atkins
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Patrick Brymer
as Patient
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David Gardner
as Dr. Bennett
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Elva Mai Hoover
as Miss Raintree
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James Hurdle
as Mr. Davies
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Ken James
as Mr. Pearce
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Karen Pearson
as Mary
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Sheldon Rybowski
as First Child
- Dame Eileen Atkins
