The Anniversary

The Anniversary

The legendary actress as the most merciless mother of them all

1968•1h 35m•6.5/10

Comedy

Ratings

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6.5/10(39)

Mrs Taggart always celebrates her anniversary with her grown sons. It’s a tradition practised since the death of her husband and she is determined for it to continue. None of her three sons have dared to cross their ruthless domineering mother but this anniversary they intend to try. With cruel and brutal twists, the family get-together becomes a social nightmare beyond endurance.

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Production

Hammer Film Productions, Seven Arts Productions

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Trailers & Videos

Cast

Bette Davis

Bette Davis

Mrs. Taggart

Sheila Hancock

Sheila Hancock

Karen Taggart

Jack Hedley

Jack Hedley

Terry Taggart

James Cossins

James Cossins

Henry Taggart

Christian Roberts

Christian Roberts

Tom Taggart

Elaine Taylor

Elaine Taylor

Shirley Blair

Timothy Bateson

Timothy Bateson

Mr. Bird

Sally-Jane Spencer

Florist

Arnold Diamond

Arnold Diamond

Headwaiter

Albert Shepherd

Construction Worker

Ralph Watson

Construction Worker

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