Petulia

Director: Richard Lester

Cast: Julie Christie, George C. Scott, Richard Chamberlain, Shirley Knight

(Warner Bros./Seven Arts, 1968) Rated: Unrated

US DVD release date: 20 June 2006 (Warner)

by Christopher Sieving

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For its many commendable qualities -- qualities long recognized by a sizable cult of fans -- Petulia doesn't quite display cultural insight.

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