Years ago, Nora Helmer (Claire Bloom) committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald (Sir Anthony Hopkins). Now she is being blackmailed and lives in fear of her husband finding out, and of the shame...
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- Nominated for 2 BAFTA Film Awards. Another 1 win & 1 nomination.
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| Claire Bloom | ... |
Nora Helmer
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| Anthony Hopkins | ... |
Torvald Helmer
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| Ralph Richardson | ... |
Dr. Rank
(as Sir Ralph Richardson)
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| Denholm Elliott | ... |
Krogstad
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| Anna Massey | ... |
Kristine Linde
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| Edith Evans | ... |
Anne-Marie
(as Dame Edith Evans)
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Helen Blatch | ... |
Helen (uncredited)
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Kimberley Hampton | ... |
Bob (uncredited)
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Daphne Riggs | ... |
Old Woman (uncredited)
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Pam Rose | ... |
Young woman (uncredited)
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Mark Summerfield | ... |
Ivar (uncredited)
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Stefanie Summerfield | ... |
Emmy (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Patrick Garland | ||
Written by
| Henrik Ibsen | ... | (play "Et dukkehjem") |
| Christopher Hampton | ... | (screenplay) |
| Christopher Hampton | ... | (Broadway play) |
Produced by
| Hillard Elkins | ... | producer |
| Paul Kael | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| John Barry | ||
Cinematography by
| Arthur Ibbetson | ... | (photographed by) |
Editing by
| John Glen | ||
Art Direction by
| Elliot Scott | ||
Costume Design by
| Beatrice Dawson | ||
Makeup Department
| Hilda Fox | ... | hair stylist (as Hilda Garde) |
| Colin Garde | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Douglas Twiddy | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Peter Price | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Reg Bream | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Charles Crafford | ... | dubbing editor |
| Cyril Swern | ... | sound recordist |
Camera and Electrical Department
| James Bawden | ... | camera operator |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ivy Baker | ... | costume supervisor (as Ivy Baker Jones) |
Music Department
| John Barry | ... | conductor |
| Sidney Margo | ... | music contractor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Joy Mercer | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Hillard Elkins | ... | Broadway play producer |
| Patrick Garland | ... | Broadway play director |
| Jo Gregory | ... | production accountant |
| Michael Somes | ... | choreographer: Tarantella |
Production Companies
- Elkins Productions International Corporation
- Freeward Films (in association with)
- Life Investors International (for)
- Elkins Entertainment
Distributors
- Anglo-EMI Film Distributors (1973) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Paramount Pictures (1973) (United States) (theatrical)
- British Empire Films Australia (1973) (Australia) (theatrical) (as MGM/BEF)
- Universal Film Agency (1973) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Southgate Entertainment (1989) (United States) (VHS) (pan and scan)
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) (2002) (United States) (tv) (cable tv)
- MGM Home Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Film International Company (Italy) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Years ago, Nora Helmer (Claire Bloom) committed a forgery in order to save the life of her authoritarian husband Torvald (Sir Anthony Hopkins). Now she is being blackmailed and lives in fear of her husband finding out, and of the shame such a revelation would bring to his career. But when the truth comes out, Nora is shocked to learn where she really stands in her husband's esteem.
Written by Jim Beaver |
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| Taglines | He is the master. He's called a husband. She is the plaything. She's called a wife. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This production of "A Doll's House" originated on the stage, but the only ones retained for this movie from the stage production were Claire Bloom, director Patrick Garland, and play adaptor Christopher Hampton. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Edited into Society or Me? (2019). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Although the main title reads "Henrik Ibsen's 'A Doll's House'", the credits at the end state "Based on the play by Christopher Hampton". Hampton actually did not write the play; he only wrote the screenplay and the English translation. See more » |
| Quotes |
Torvald Helmer:
Nora, you're dancing as if your life depended on it! See more » |