Equus
“I am yours and you are mine.”
A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, investigates the savage blinding of six horses with a metal spike in a stable in Hampshire, England. The atrocity was committed by an unassuming seventeen-year-old stable boy named Alan Strang, the only son of an opinionated but inwardly-timid father and a genteel, religious mother. As Dysart exposes the truths behind the boy's demons, he finds himself face-to-face with his own.
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About Equus
Equus is a 1977 English-language drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Sidney Lumet. The cast is led by Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Joan Plowright. It has a runtime of 2h 17m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings.
Equus was produced by United Artists, Persky-Bright Productions, and Winkast Film Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 16, 1977, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Writers
- Peter Shaffer
- Release date
- October 16, 1977
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- United Artists, Persky-Bright Productions, Winkast Film Productions
Equus cast & crew
Equus was directed by Sidney Lumet and written by Peter Shaffer.
The cast features Richard Burton as Martin Dysart, Peter Firth as Alan Strang, Joan Plowright as Dora Strang, Harry Andrews as Harry Dalton, Colin Blakely as Frank Strang, and Eileen Atkins as Hesther Saloman.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Richard Rodney Bennett, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Lester Persky and Elliott Kastner.
Is Equus worth watching?
Equus holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 142 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 17m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, mystery, and thriller, Equus is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Equus
Richard Burton
Martin Dysart
Peter Firth
Alan Strang
Joan Plowright
Dora Strang
Harry Andrews
Harry Dalton
Colin Blakely
Frank Strang
Eileen Atkins
Hesther Saloman
Jenny Agutter
Jill Mason
Kate Reid
Margaret Dysart
John Wyman
Horseman
Elva Mai Hoover
Miss Raintree
Patrick Brymer
Hospital Patient
Ken James
Mr. Pierce
Equus — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Equus in United States?
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▸What language is Equus in?
Equus is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Equus?
Equus runs 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).
▸What is Equus rated?
Equus is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 142 ratings.
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