Hedda Gabler (1981)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 2001 Wide

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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

Directed By: David Cunliffe

In Theaters: Jan 1, 2001 Wide

On DVD: Jul 17, 2007

Cast

Diana Rigg
Hedda Gabler
Kathleen Byron
Julianna Tesman
Alan Dobie
Judge Brack
Dennis Lill
George Tesman
Philip Bond
Eilert Lovborg
Rosalie Williams
Berthe
Elizabeth Bell
Thea Elvsted

Critic Reviews for Hedda Gabler

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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

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Brian Holcomb

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

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Phil Hall

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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

AJ Verser

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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