Stevie (1978)
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57% of critics liked it
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63% of users liked it
(48 ratings)
Stevie is not a he but a she--famed British poet Stevie Smith. As portrayed by Glenda Jackson, Stevie escapes her dull middle-class existence through her poetry. Though she takes many a spiritual flight of fancy, she never truly leaves the small apartment wherein all the action of the film takes… More Stevie is not a he but a she--famed British poet Stevie Smith. As portrayed by Glenda Jackson, Stevie escapes her dull middle-class existence through her poetry. Though she takes many a spiritual flight of fancy, she never truly leaves the small apartment wherein all the action of the film takes place. The rest of the cast--all three of them--consists of Mona Washbourne as Stevie's aunt, Alec McCowan as her boyfriend Freddie, and Trevor Howard as "The Man." Stevie is a literal adaptation of the stage play by Hugh Whitemore; the poetic interpolations are from Stevie Smith's own works. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Enders
- Genres
- Art House & International, Drama
PG,
- In Theaters
- Sep 1, 1978 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Robert Roten, Laramie Movie Scope
A heartbreaking documentary about a ruined life.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
Unfortunately, besides the flawless performances I didn't get much else from the film to make it much of a lyrical experience.
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
morbid
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Rich Cline, Shadows on the Wall
intriguing and entertaining
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Ken Hanke, Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)
All in all it's a remarkably satisfying portrait of a true English original.
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Cast
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Glenda Jackson
as Stevie Smith
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Mona Washbourne
as Aunt
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Alec McCowen
as Freddy
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Trevor Howard
as Man
