A Bigger Splash (1973)
David Hockney and the painting that transformed the art world
After a difficult break-up, Hockney is left unable to paint, much to the concern of his friends.
- Date of release
- 1973-10-31
- TMDB
- 6.2 / 10 (17)
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- Drama, Documentary
- Director
- Jack Hazan
Casting
- David Hockney — Self
- Celia Birtwell — Self
- Mo McDermott — Self (Friend)
- Henry Geldzahler — Self (Collector)
- John Kasmin — Self (Dealer)
- Ossie Clark — Self
- Patrick Procktor — Self
- Edward Kalinski — Self
- Peter Schlesinger — Self
- Mike Sida — Self
- Susan Brustman — Self
- Betty Freeman — Self
Interesting facts
A Bigger Splash is a 1973 British biographical documentary film about David Hockney's lingering breakup with his then-partner Peter Schlesinger, from 1970 to 1973. Directed by Jack Hazan and edited by David Mingay, it has music by Patrick Gowers. Featuring many of Hockney's circle, it includes designers Celia Birtwell and Ossie Clark, artist Patrick Procktor, gallery owner John Kasmin and museum curator Henry Geldzahler.
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