CinemaOSMovie · 1973 · 2h 13m · PG

A Delicate Balance

The sister who drank too much. The daughter who divorced too much. They're all there when Tobias and Agnes have their little get-together and tear-apart.

64%(15)IMDbDrama

In their finely appointed Connecticut home, Agnes and Tobias have grown used to the imperfection and fragility of their marriage. Quietly nursing their grief over the death of their son, they get by well enough together. Agnes' boozy sister wanders in and out, and they allow anxiety-stricken friends to move into an upstairs room. But, when their daughter, Julia, shows up announcing her fourth divorce, long-repressed emotions come to the surface.

Directed byTony Richardson

Status: Released
Runtime: 2h 13m
Language: EN
Released: November 12, 1973

Studios

The American Film Theatre

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited

Starring

Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Agnes

Paul Scofield

Paul Scofield

Tobias

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Julia

Kate Reid

Kate Reid

Claire

Joseph Cotten

Joseph Cotten

Harry

Betsy Blair

Betsy Blair

Edna

Creative team

Directed by: Tony Richardson
Written by: Edward Albee
Produced by: Ely A. Landau

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