A Severed Head
1971, English. Directed by Dick Clement.
A Severed Head is not a horror story ... It's something else!
Antonia Lynch-Gibbon, wife of upper-crust wine dealer Martin, falls in love with her husband's best friend, noted psychiatrist Palmer Anderson. While both Palmer and Antonia would like to remain in Martin's life, he has some secrets of his own — namely, a mistress called Georgie, whom his womanizing brother also desires. All the while, Palmer's sister Honor seems to know everyone's business.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Cast & crew
- Dick ClementDirector
- Lee RemickAntonia Lynch-Gibbon
- Richard AttenboroughPalmer Anderson
- Ian HolmMartin Lynch-Gibbon
- Claire BloomHonor Klein
- Jennie LindenGeorgie Hands
- Clive RevillAlexander Lynch-Gibbon
- Ann FirbankRosemary Lynch-Gibbon
- Rosamund GreenwoodMiss Seelhaft
- Constance LorneMiss Hernshaw
- Robert GillespieWinking Patient
- Katherine ParrReceptionist
- Nerys HughesNurse
Details
- Released
- 21 January 1971
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Frederic Raphael
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How long is A Severed Head?
A Severed Head runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
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Which OTT platform is A Severed Head on?
A Severed Head isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 21 January 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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Who directed A Severed Head?
A Severed Head (1971) was directed by Dick Clement and stars Lee Remick, Richard Attenborough, Ian Holm.