“Bob” (Murray Head) rather has his cake and eats it here as he enjoys being the centre of a consensual love triangle between older Jewish doctor “Daniel” (Peter Finch) and the bored “Alex” (Glenda Jackson). It’s not a venal arrangement, but he does play them off one and other by giving them enough to stay interested but never enough to get tired of him, or the scenario. Their young plaything is an artist - think…
It's about three decent people. They will break your heart.
Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their repressive pasts, and though both know that Bob is seeing both of them, neither is willing to let go of the youth and vitality he brings to their otherwise stable lives.
Top Cast
Peter Finch
Dr. Daniel Hirsh
Glenda Jackson
Alex Greville
Murray Head
Bob Elkin
Peggy Ashcroft
Mrs. Greville
Tony Britton
George Harding
Maurice Denham
Mr. Greville
Bessie Love
Answering Service Lady
Vivian Pickles
Alva Hodson
Frank Windsor
Bill Hodson
Thomas Baptiste
Prof. Johns
Richard Pearson
Patient
June Brown
Woman Patient
Jon Finch
Scotsman
Hannah Norbert
Daniel's Mother
Harold Goldblatt
Daniel's Father
Marie Burke
Aunt Astrid
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FAQ about Sunday Bloody Sunday
What is Sunday Bloody Sunday about?
Recently divorced career woman Alex Greville begins a romantic relationship with glamorous mod artist Bob Elkin, fully aware that he's also intimately involved with middle-aged doctor Daniel Hirsh. For both Alex and Daniel, the younger man represents a break with their…
When was Sunday Bloody Sunday released?
Sunday Bloody Sunday was released in 1971.
What genres does Sunday Bloody Sunday belong to?
Sunday Bloody Sunday is categorised as Drama.
Who stars in Sunday Bloody Sunday?
The cast of Sunday Bloody Sunday includes Peter Finch, Glenda Jackson, Murray Head, Peggy Ashcroft, Tony Britton.