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Equus (1977)
Director: Sidney Lumet
Cast: Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews
Runtime137 min
Rating15
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A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
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Equus (1977) is a critically acclaimed psychological drama directed by Sidney Lumet. The film received widespread praise for its intense performances and exploration of complex themes. While it did not receive major awards recognition, Equus has developed a strong cult following over the years and maintains an impressive 7.7/10 rating on IMDb.
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Fans of complex psychological dramas and powerful performances will appreciate Equus, the 1977 film directed by the acclaimed Sidney Lumet. The film delves into the troubled psyche of a young man, with a standout performance by Peter Firth that explores the character's troubling motivations with depth and nuance.
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Equus is a 1977 psychological drama film directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Peter Shaffer, based on his 1973 play of the same name. The film stars Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Colin Blakely, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews, Eileen Atkins, Kate Reid and Jenny Agutter. The story concerns a psychiatrist treating a teenager who has blinded horses in a stable, attempting to find the root of his horse worship.
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