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The Anniversary

  • 1968
  • Approved
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
3.1K
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Bette Davis in The Anniversary (1968)
Three sons who work in the family construction business help their overbearing mother celebrate her anniversary to her late husband.
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Three sons who work in the family construction business help their overbearing mother celebrate her anniversary to her late husband.Three sons who work in the family construction business help their overbearing mother celebrate her anniversary to her late husband.Three sons who work in the family construction business help their overbearing mother celebrate her anniversary to her late husband.

  • Directors
    • Roy Ward Baker
    • Alvin Rakoff
  • Writers
    • Jimmy Sangster
    • Bill MacIlwraith
  • Stars
    • Bette Davis
    • Sheila Hancock
    • Jack Hedley
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    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    3.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Roy Ward Baker
      • Alvin Rakoff
    • Writers
      • Jimmy Sangster
      • Bill MacIlwraith
    • Stars
      • Bette Davis
      • Sheila Hancock
      • Jack Hedley
    • 46User reviews
    • 24Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Top Cast18

    Bette Davis
    Bette Davis
    • Mrs. Taggart
    Sheila Hancock
    Sheila Hancock
    • Karen Taggart
    Jack Hedley
    Jack Hedley
    • Terry Taggart
    James Cossins
    James Cossins
    • Henry Taggart
    Christian Roberts
    Christian Roberts
    • Tom Taggart
    Elaine Taylor
    Elaine Taylor
    • Shirley Blair
    Timothy Bateson
    Timothy Bateson
    • Mr. Bird
    Sally-Jane Spencer
    • Florist
    Arnold Diamond
    Arnold Diamond
    • Headwaiter
    Albert Shepherd
    Albert Shepherd
    • Construction Worker
    Ralph Watson
    Ralph Watson
    • Construction Worker
    George Holdcroft
    • Dancer in Club
    • (uncredited)
    Philip Johns
    • Waiter Bringing Anniversary Cake
    • (uncredited)
    Gerry Judge
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Pat Judge
    • Waiter
    • (uncredited)
    Johnny Rossi
    • Construction Worker
    • (uncredited)
    Jeff Silk
    Jeff Silk
    • Police Officer
    • (uncredited)
    Fred Wood
    Fred Wood
    • Construction Worker with Cap
    • (uncredited)
    • Directors
      • Roy Ward Baker
      • Alvin Rakoff
    • Writers
      • Jimmy Sangster
      • Bill MacIlwraith
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      After The Nanny (1965), Jimmy Sangster's wife Monica said she would leave the country if he ever worked with Bette Davis again. She duly left for their home in the south of France on the day Davis arrived for this shoot and remained there for the duration.
    • Quotes
      • Mrs. Taggart: [Suddenly turning to face Shirley] Shirley, my dear, would you mind sitting somewhere else? Body odor offends me.
      • Shirley Blair: [Looking completely outraged] I DON'T HAVE BODY ODOR!
    • Crazy credits
      The last shot of Davis freezes and is surrounded by a heart made of flowers with the caption "Happy Anniversary!".
    • Connections
      Featured in The World of Hammer: Wicked Women (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      The Anniversary Song
      (Waves of the Danube)
      Lyrics by Al Jolson and Saul Chaplin
      Music by Iosif Ivanovici
      Adapted by Saul Chaplin
      Performed by The New Vaudeville Band

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    Details

    • Release date
      • August 30, 1968 (Ireland)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Die Giftspritze
    • Filming locations
      • Chantry, Barnet Lane, Elstree, Hertfordshire, England, UK(exterior of Mrs Taggart's house)
    • Production companies
      • Hammer Films
      • Associated British-Pathé
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    Box office

    • Budget
      • $1,450,000 (estimated)
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    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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