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Hedda Gabler (1981)

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Stuck in a loveless marriage to intellectual George Tesman (Denis Lill), the ambitious Hedda Gabler (Diana Rigg) hungers for a life her husband can't provide. When a former flame, the successful Eilert (Philip Bond), enters the picture, violence and blackmail aren't far behind. Alan Dobie and Elizabeth Bell co-star in John Osborne's adaptation of Henrik Ibsen's play.

Unrated, 1 hr. 18 min.

Drama, Television

Jul 17, 2007

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All Critics (2) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (0)

Diana Rigg plays the title role without remorse. Her Hedda suffers no fools and appears ready to strike like a coiled snake.

May 2, 2008 Full Review Source: PopMatters | Comment
PopMatters

Fans of Diana Rigg will enjoy a jackpot in her remarkable performance as Ibsen's icy, manipulating, despairing bitch.

September 6, 2007 Full Review Source: Film Threat | Comment
Film Threat
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A boring, stuffy, high brow kind of movie without any big stars based on an old play. I didn't care for this movie, it's just too boring.

September 6, 2010
ajv2688

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A filmed play if ever there was one this suffers from its stagebound origins even the outdoor scenes are obviously sets. Its heavy and sorrowful with a frankly despicable heroine but on the plus side the great Diana Rigg plays her well.

May 12, 2010
jjnxn
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