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Ash Wednesday

"Surgery took years off her face. But can it save her marriage?"

November 1, 1973 1h 39m 5.4/10 (9 votes)

Originally released in 1973. Ash Wednesday is a mystery film. directed by Larry Peerce.

Starring Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, and Helmut Berger

Synopsis

Barbara gets secret plastic surgery in Switzerland in an attempt to save her marriage to Mark, but he doesn't seem interested in meeting her. She checks in to a ski resort to wait for Mark, and begins getting attention from young men. Her daughter tries to warn her that even though she has had the surgery it might be too late for her marriage, but she clings to the hope that Mark will come back once he sees her new look. Meanwhile, she must decide whether or not have an affair with a young man she's met.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 1, 1973 52 years ago
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Runtime 1h 39m 99 minutes total
User Rating 5.4/10 Mixed (9 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Paramount Pictures
  • Sagittarius Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ash Wednesday about?

Barbara gets secret plastic surgery in Switzerland in an attempt to save her marriage to Mark, but he doesn't seem interested in meeting her. She checks in to a ski resort to wait for Mark, and beg...

Who directed Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday was directed by Larry Peerce.

How long is Ash Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday has a runtime of 1 hours and 39 minutes (99 minutes total).

When was Ash Wednesday released?

Ash Wednesday was released on November 1, 1973 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Ash Wednesday?

The main cast of Ash Wednesday includes Elizabeth Taylor, Henry Fonda, Helmut Berger, Keith Baxter, Maurice Teynac.