The Vortex
1969, English. Directed by Philip Dudley.
In The Vortex, Coward explores the darker side of the cocktail party set. Emotional blackmail, drug abuse and shattered relationships are minutely observed in this disturbing, early piece from a playwright whose sharp eye was usually more turned towards the light.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 10 December 1969
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Noël Coward
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The Vortex runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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What movies are like The Vortex?
If you liked The Vortex, try Nightmare Alley, Charm City Kings, The Place Beyond the Pines.
Who directed The Vortex?
The Vortex (1969) was directed by Philip Dudley and stars Margaret Leighton, Alan Melville, Patrick Barr.