Summary
The delightful if peculiar story of a day in the life of a small, Welsh fishing village called "Llareggub" in which we meet a host of curious characters (and ghosts) through the 'eyes' of Blind Captain Cat.
Cast
Richard Burton
First Man
Elizabeth Taylor
Rosie Probert
Peter O'Toole
Captain Tom Cat
Glynis Johns
Myfanwy Price
Vivien Merchant
Mrs. Pugh
Siân Phillips
Mrs. Ogmore-Pritchard
Victor Spinetti
Mog Edwards
Angharad Rees
Gossamer Beynon
Ray Smith
Mr Waldo
Ann Beach
Polly Garter
Michael Forrest
Sinbad Sailor
Glynn Edwards
Mr Cherry Owen
Bridget Turner
Mrs Cherry Owen
Talfryn Thomas
Mr Pugh
Tim Wylton
Mr Willy Nilly
Bronwen Williams
Mrs Willy Nilly
Meg Wynn Owen
Lily Smalls
Hubert Rees
Butcher Benyon
Aubrey Richards
Rev Eli Jenkins
Mark Jones
Evans the Death
Dillwyn Owen
Mr Ogmore
Richard Davies
Mr Pritchard
David Jason
Nogood Boyo
Davyd Harries
PC Attila Rees
David Davies
Utah Watkins
Maudie Edwards
Mrs Utah Watkins
Peggy Ann Clifford
Bessie Bighead
Dudley Jones
Dai Bread
Margaret Courtenay
Waldo Wife Three
Jill Britton
Mrs Rose Cottage
Griffith Davies
Ocky Milkman
Dafydd Havard
Lord Cut Glass
Rhoda Lewis
Waldo Wife Four
Eira Griffiths
Waldo Wife Two
Andree Gaydon
Waldo Wife One
Ruth Madoc
Mrs Dai Bread Two
Dorothea Phillips
Mrs Dai Bread One
Susan Penhaligon
Mae Rose Cottage
Paul Grist
Tom Fred
Janet Davies
Woman
Pamela Miles
Waldo Wife Five
Mary Jones
Mrs Benyon
Maia Newley
Bethan
Olwen Rees
Gwennie
John Rees
Jack Black
Shane Shelton
Drowned Sailor
Crew
Director, Writer
Andrew Sinclair
Theatre Play, Writer
Dylan Thomas
Reviews
Geronimo1967
May 28, 2023
6
This is an enjoyable enough adaptation of Dylan Thomas' story of the lives of a small Welsh fishing community with a name (read it backwards) that pretty much sets the tone for this whimsical tale that mixes sex, poetry, lust and mischief through characterisations lead by the blind "Capt. Tom Cat" (Peter O'Toole); his slatternly pal "Rosie Probert" (Elizabeth Taylor) and the sexy Glynis Johns - all underpinned by a wonderfully mellifluous narrative from Richard Burton. As a book it allows your imagination to run wild; as a film - and particularly this one - the imagination is replaced by rather unimaginative imagery that over-relies on the stars and underplays the subtlety and nuance of the work. Some things are best left to our own fantasy - or, perhaps, to the radio where again the audience must do most of the thinking. Cinema bursts the bubble and leaves all with the one interpretation that stifles, somewhat, individual appreciation of the eccentricities of this sexually charged, frequently comical story. Clearly a labour of love for Burton and still well worth a watch, but a bit underwhelming.
Media
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00
