Anne never looked more radiant

An incredible film, one which balances itself between naturalism and expressionistic film techniques to show the raw emotional issues in the story at their fullest. Anne Bancroft is captivating in the central role.

It's hard to get with the disconnected second half, but this seems highly influential in the field of women issues in cinema. Bancroft dominates.

Searing, brilliantly constructed British black (very black) comedy about a marriage in disarray. Superb performances by Bancroft and the whole supporting cast. Hard to find, but worth looking for.

Serious competition in close-quarters, Sawdust & Tinsel style conjugal drama. The camera's contempt for personal space is met with Anne Bancroft's cold, despondent eyes, leaving the viewer with a sense of uncomfortable familiarity ..as well as personal responsibility. The best of three from Pinter, and another remarkable work from the tragically overlooked and undervalued Jack Clayton.