Heartbreak House 47 years old

Hiding behind a comedy of manners is Shaw's state of the nation play - a declining country house as the microcosm for the country (or even the pre-war continent). Retired seafarer, Captain Shotover, is reluctantly hosting a weekend house party for his two daughters and their bohemian friends. As they indulge in dangerous flirtations, will anyone notice their drift to destruction?

Credits

Heartbreak House Cast

Name Character
John Gielgud He was 73, 96 years old when he died as Captain Shotover
Lesley-Anne Down She was 23, now 70 years old as Ellie Dunn
Daniel Massey He was 43, 64 years old when he died as Hector Hushabye
Siân Phillips She was 44, now 91 years old as Hesione Hushabye
Barbara Murray She was 47, 84 years old when she died as Lady Utterwood

Heartbreak House Crew

Name Department
Cedric Messina as Director. He was 56 (72) years old when He died Directing
Heartbreak House (47 years)

  • Release day: Thursday, May 19, 1977
  • Runtime: 120 minutes