My First Wife

My First Wife (1984)

  • 80% of critics liked it
    (5 reviews)

  • 75% want to see it
    (4 ratings)

Classical music DJ John Hargreaves neglects his wife Wendy Hughes, who responds by entering into an illicit romance. Upon finding out, Hargreaves leaves Hughes, but doesn't want to tell his parents; they'd never liked Hughes, and he isn't in the mood for a chorus of "I told you so"s. What is already… More

PG, 1 hr. 35 min.
Directed By
Paul Cox
Written By
Paul Cox, Bob Ellis
Genres
Drama

Critic Reviews

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    A disturbing film that takes its soap opera material and makes it into a Mozart opera.

  • Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

    John Hargreaves gives a tour de force performance as a man unhinged by the collapse of his marriage.

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