US-UK (1977): Drama
Richard Burton plays a psychiatrist who attempts to discover why young Peter Firth has taken to mutilating live horses. In probing Firth's psyche, Burton discovers that the source of the boy's obsession is his mother, Joan Plowright, who has raised Firth with a convoluted set of values. Even as he gets closer to the reason behind Firth's horrendous acts, Burton discovers many previously locked-away secrets within himself. Sidney Lumet directs a cast that also features Colin Blakely, Harry Andrews, Jenny Agutter and Kate Reid. (Persky-Bright, Winkast/U-A) (Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide)
3 nominations
· Actor 1977: Richard Burton
· Supporting Actor 1977: Peter Firth
· Writing (Best Screenplay based on material from another medium) 1977: Peter Shaffer