The Bed Sitting Room (1969)
The great nuclear misunderstanding lasted 2 minutes and 28 seconds (including the peace treaty)
In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.
Director: Richard Lester
Genre: Comedy, Science Fiction
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: June 1, 1969
Cast
- Ralph Richardson - Lord Fortnum of Alamein
- Rita Tushingham - Penelope
- Michael Hordern - Bules Martin
- Arthur Lowe - Father
- Mona Washbourne - Mother
- Richard Warwick - Alan
- Peter Cook - Inspector
- Dudley Moore - Sergeant
- Frank Thornton - The BBC
- Marty Feldman - Nurse Arthur
Screenplay
- Spike Milligan (Author)
- Charles Wood (Adaptation)
- John Antrobus (Author)
- John Antrobus (Screenplay)
Music: Ken Thorne
Cinematography: David Watkin
Editing: John Victor-Smith
Production: Oscar Lewenstein Productions
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Dystopian Societal Collapse, Visions of Future and Technology, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
dystopia, post-apocalyptic future, dark comedy
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Bed Sitting Room about?
- In the hazy aftermath of World War III, the fallout from a 'nuclear misunderstanding' is producing strange mutations amongst the survivors, and the noble Lord Fortnum finds himself transforming into a bed sitting room.
- Who directed The Bed Sitting Room?
- The Bed Sitting Room was directed by Richard Lester.
- Who stars in The Bed Sitting Room?
- The Bed Sitting Room stars Ralph Richardson, Rita Tushingham, Michael Hordern, Arthur Lowe, Mona Washbourne, Richard Warwick.
- How long is The Bed Sitting Room?
- The Bed Sitting Room has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is The Bed Sitting Room?
- The Bed Sitting Room is a Comedy, Science Fiction film.
- Where was The Bed Sitting Room produced?
- The Bed Sitting Room was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Bed Sitting Room?
- The themes of The Bed Sitting Room include: Dystopian Societal Collapse, Visions of Future and Technology, Dark Comedy and Irony.