The Balcony

The Balcony

 Cast: Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
, Peter Falk
Peter Falk
, Lee Grant
Lee Grant
, Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
, Peter Brocco
Peter Brocco
The Balcony

The Balcony

 Cast: Shelley Winters
Shelley Winters
, Peter Falk
Peter Falk
, Lee Grant
Lee Grant
, Ruby Dee
Ruby Dee
, Peter Brocco
Peter Brocco

DVD (Special Edition / Subtitled)

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Overview

This 1963 film from director Joseph Strick was adapted from the play of the same name by Jean Genet. The scene is a European brothel managed by Shelley Winters. Within the establishment's walls, customers can live out their fantasies: One man who would like to be a Bishop defiles a crucifix, another who wants to be a Judge flogs an under-dressed young "penitent", a third poses as a General, "riding" a prostitute dressed as a horse. Meanwhile, a revolution rages outside, and the country's genuine Bishop, Prelate, and General are killed--as is the Queen. To keep up appearances, Winters and her customers are ordered to impersonate the deceased powers-that-were. The supporting cast includes Ruby Dee, Lee Grant and Leonard Nimoy.

Product Details

Release Date: 08/25/2020
UPC: 0738329247256
Original Release: 1963
Rating: NR
Source: Kl Studio Classics
Region Code: 1
Presentation: [B&W]
Sound: [Dolby Digital Stereo]
Language: English
Time: 1:24:00
Sales rank: 43,448

Special Features

Audio Commentary by Film Historian Tim Lucas; Interview with Actress Lee Grant; Trailers

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Shelley Winters Madame Irma
Peter Falk Police Chief
Lee Grant Carmen
Ruby Dee Thief
Peter Brocco Judge
Jeff Corey Bishop
Joyce Jameson Penitent
Arnette Jens Horse
Leonard Nimoy Roger
Kent Smith General
Amette Jens Horse
Igor Stravinsky Composer

Technical Credits
Ben Maddow Producer,Screenwriter
Joseph Strick Producer,Director
Jean Genet Screenwriter
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