The Killing of Sister George
6.297
138 minutes
9/1/1968
Overview
When June Buckridge arrives at her London flat and announces 'They are going to murder me', her long-time lover and doll-cuddling flat mate Alice 'Childie' McNaught realizes that things are going to change. For June is referring to her character 'Sister George', a lovable nurse she portrays in a popular daytime serial. To make matters worse, the widowed executive at the BBC responsible for the decision to kill off Sister George - Mercy Croft is also a predatory lesbian who is after Childie and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
Cast List
Beryl Reid
as June 'George' Buckridge
Susannah York
as Alice 'Childie' McNaught
Coral Browne
as Mercy Croft
Ronald Fraser
as Leo Lockhart
Patricia Medina
as Betty Thaxter
Hugh Paddick
as Freddie
Cyril Delevanti
as Ted Baker
William Beckley
as Floor Manager
Brendan Dillon
as Bert Turner
Byron Webster
as Jack Adams
Meier Tzelniker
as Mr. Katz
Rosalie Williams
as Mildred
Jack Raine
as Deputy Commissioner
Sam Kydd
as Taxi Driver
Madeline Smith
as Nun
Sivi Aberg
as Diana
Elaine Church
as Marlene
Michael Freeman
as Noel
Cicely Walper
as Mrs. Coote
James Payne
as Man in Traffic Jam (uncredited)