The Anniversary
The legendary actress as the most merciless mother of them all
1968 · 1h 35m · Approved
Comedy
Directed by
Roy Ward Baker
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- Roy Ward Baker Director
- Bette Davis as Mrs. Taggart
- Sheila Hancock as Karen Taggart
- Jack Hedley as Terry Taggart
- James Cossins as Henry Taggart
- Christian Roberts as Tom Taggart
- Elaine Taylor as Shirley Blair
- Timothy Bateson as Mr. Bird
- Sally-Jane Spencer as Florist
- Arnold Diamond as Headwaiter
- Albert Shepherd as Construction Worker
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