Drama / Mystery
USA / UK,
1977, 137 min
Directed by:
Sidney LumetCinematography:
Oswald MorrisComposer:
Richard Rodney BennettCast:
Richard Burton, Peter Firth, Colin Blakely, Joan Plowright, Harry Andrews, Eileen Atkins, Jenny Agutter, Ken James, John Wyman, Brook Williams, Kate Reid (more)Plots(1)
Alan Strang (Peter Firth) is a troubled teenager who suffers from an uncontrollable urge to blind horses. In court, facing prosecution for his actions, psychiatrist Dr Martin Dysart (Richard Burton) attempts to unravel the root causes of Alan's pathologic affliction. Adapted by Peter Shaffer from his own landmark, Tony-winning play, Equus is a gripping psychological thriller exploring how corrupted ideals can lead to grave consequences. (British Film Institute (BFI))
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 1978 - Richard Burton (Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role)
- 1978 - Peter Firth (Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role)
- 1978 - Peter Shaffer (Best Adapted Screenplay)
British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA)
- 1978 - Jenny Agutter (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1978 - Colin Blakely (Best Supporting Actor)
- 1978 - Joan Plowright (Best Supporting Actress)
- 1978 - Peter Shaffer (Best Screenplay)
- 1978 - Richard Rodney Bennett (Best Music)
Golden Globes
- 1978 - Richard Burton (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
- 1978 - Peter Firth (Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture)