A Bigger Splash(1974)

Name: A Bigger Splash
Director: Jack Hazan
Genre: Documentary, Biography, Drama
Released: Oct 16, 1974
Cast: David Hockney, Peter Schlesinger, Celia Birtwell

Metrograph Pictures

1h 46m

Release Date: Oct 16, 1974

Semi-fictionalized documentary biopic of British artist David Hockney. After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. Titled after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'.

Release Details

2019 Re-release | Jun 21, 2019 | Limited

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2025-04-15T15:53:28.966Z

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Opening Weekend US & Canada:
$18,000
Total US & Canada:
$95,826
Total International
$34,501
Total Worldwide:
$130,327

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Director & Top Cast

Jack Hazan
Director

David Hockney
Self

Peter Schlesinger
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Celia Birtwell
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Technical Specifications

Sound Mix: Mono

Aspect Ratio: 1.66 : 1

Other Details

Country of Origin: United Kingdom

Language: English

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David Hockney . After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends. Titled after Hockney's pop-art painting 'A Bigger Splash'. When David Hockney's beautiful lover, Peter Schlesinger, breaks up with him, it leaves David a complete emotional wreck. An artist, he suddenly finds himself unable to create anything, and is awash in depression and loneliness. After a time, David is able to find inspiration in his backyard swimming pool, and he begins a portrait of it. This unique docudrama presents a semi-fictionalized account of the story behind one of Hockney's most popular paintings. — Polly_Kat

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A Bigger Splash(1974)

Box Office Results

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Director & Top Cast

Jack Hazan

David Hockney

Peter Schlesinger

Celia Birtwell

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