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The Bramble Bush

1960 1h 45m Drama List
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Under the grimmest of circumstances, Dr. Guy Montford (Richard Burton) returns to the rural town where he spent his youth. His pal Larry McFie (Tom Drake) is dying of cancer and wants Guy to euthanize him. As he considers the matter, Guy finds his share of diversions: He beds Larry's wife, Margaret (Barbara Rush), and almost falls into a romance with a young nurse (Angie Dickinson). Ultimately, Guy's role in Larry's death feeds a scandal that lands in the lap of the local authorities. Read More Read Less

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Clyde Gilmour Maclean's Magazine Another in Hollywood's new wave of self-consciously "adult" shockers. Reminiscent of Peyton Place in tone and style... Nov 5, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Under the grimmest of circumstances, Dr. Guy Montford (Richard Burton) returns to the rural town where he spent his youth. His pal Larry McFie (Tom Drake) is dying of cancer and wants Guy to euthanize him. As he considers the matter, Guy finds his share of diversions: He beds Larry's wife, Margaret (Barbara Rush), and almost falls into a romance with a young nurse (Angie Dickinson). Ultimately, Guy's role in Larry's death feeds a scandal that lands in the lap of the local authorities.
Director
Daniel Petrie
Producer
Milton Sperling
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 45m