The Bell Jar Movie Review 1979

Based on poet Sylvia Plath's acclaimed semi-autobiographical novel, this is the story of a young woman who becomes the victim of mental illness. Not for the easily depressed and a disjointed and disappointing adaptation of Plath's work.

Distribution

Vestron Video, c/o Artisan Home Entertainment, 2700 Colorado Ave., Ste. 200, Santa Monica, CA 90404-5502, Phone: (310)449-9200, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 113 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Sanity Check, Suicide

Cast

Marilyn Hassett, Julie Harris, Barbara Barrie, Anne Bancroft, Robert Klein, Anne Jackson

Director

Larry Peerce

Producer

Avco Embassy, Brandt-Todd