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Decline and Fall ...of a Birdwatcher (1968) - Movie Browser

A theology student crashes into high society chaos—Evelyn Waugh's satirical fever dream finally filmed.

posh disasterabsurdist witBritish aristocracy drag

Overview

A young man's attempts at seduction and social climbing lead to mayhem.

Content warning

class mobility as trapmoral corruption in institutionsfutility of earnestness

Standout Aspects

Acting

Donald Wolfit's theatrical bellowing as the sham headmaster.

Writing

Waugh's razor dialogue surviving 1968 adaptation compromises.

Best for:Streaming·Solo

Director

John Krish

ReleasedOct 30, 1968

Runtime1h 53m

StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady

Intensitymedium

Tonelight

Feellight

Top Cast

Robin Phillips

Paul Pennyfeather

Michael Elwyn

Alastair Vane-Trumpington

Donald Wolfit

Dr. Augustus Fagan

Leo McKern

Captain Grimes

Geneviève Page

Margot Beste-Chetwynde

Felix Aylmer

Judge

Colin Blakely

Solomon Philbrick

Robert Harris

Prendergast

Griffith Jones

Sir Humphrey Maltravers

Patrick Magee

Maniac

Paul Rogers

Chief Warder

Donald Sinden

The Prison Governor

Rodney Bewes

Arthur Potts

Roland Curram

Otto Silenus

Patience Collier

Flossie Fagan

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