A sombre adaptation of an intense play, IN CELEBRATION was originally staged by Anderson, who came back to direct the picture using the original cast. It all takes place in 24 hours in the lives of a North England family. Coal miner Owen and his wife, Chapman, are celebrating their
fortieth anniversary, and their three sons--Bates, Bolam, and Cox--have come home for the gala. The boys have all been educated above their station in life, with Bates being an attorney, Cox a teacher, and Bolam a successful automobile executive. Bates has decided to chuck law and become an
artist. Cox has been writing a book for many years and has just given up the idea. Bolam has embra...
Released:
1974
Rated:
PG
Length:
131 mins