Summary
The eccentric professor Collins lives completely secluded in his chaotic apartment. When the model Penny moves in next to him, he becomes fascinated by her. He drills holes in her walls and ceiling and peeps on her day and night. He loses himself in daydreams and delusions.
Good for
- Friends night
- Thought-provoking
- Adults
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Critics like it more than audiences (+31)
Critics 80Audiences 49GoodWatch 65
Tomatometer80%
IMDb5.6
Audience score41%
Running time
1 h 32 min
Shorter than most dramas, −17 min on the typical 109
typical 10992Half of all dramas run 98–125 min.
Reach
Streams in 6 countries, rent or buy in 1 more
Released
1969
January 12, 1969
57 years ago
Genres
DramaRomanceLanguage
English
Original language
Also spoken
ItalianMade in
- United Kingdom
Rated
No age rating yet.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesMild
- Frightening scenesMild
- Sex, nudityModerate
- Dark themesModerate
In white: what the content advisories name. Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-ProvokingNot listed for kids or family movie night.
12 of 12
Jack MacGowranProf. Oscar Collins
Jane BirkinPenny Lane
Irene HandlMrs. Peurofoy
Richard WattisPerkins
Iain QuarrierYoung Man
Beatrix LehmannMother- BWBrian WalshPhotographer
Sean LynchRiley
Bee DuffellMrs. Charmer
Noel TrevarthenPoliceman
Anita PallenbergGirl at Party (uncredited)
Suki PotierGirl at Party (uncredited)
Directing · 3
- Joe Massot Director
- Jonathan Benson Assistant Director
- Sue Merry Continuity
Writing · 2
- Guillermo Cabrera Infante Screenplay
- Gérard Brach Original Story
Production · 4
- Alan Clore Executive Producer
- Andrew Braunsberg Producer
- Ed Harper Production Manager
- Vicki Deason Production Secretary
Camera · 2
- Harry Waxman Director of Photography
- Alan Hall Camera Operator
Editing · 2
- Rusty Coppleman Editor
- Anthony Sloman Assistant Editor
Sound · 2
- George Harrison Original Music Composer
- Laurie Clarkson Sound
Art · 2
- Assheton Gorton Art Direction
- Arnold Chapkis Assistant Art Director
Costume & Make-Up · 5
- Jocelyn Rickards Costume Design
- Evangeline Harrison Assistant Costume Designer
- Aldo Manganaro Makeup Artist
- Amy Binney Wardrobe Master
- Pat Grant Hairstylist
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