Double Bill (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film
Released in 1969, Double Bill is a drama film directed by John McGrath, running about 70 minutes. “The Compartment and Playmates by Johnny Speight” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the first part, The Compartment, an insane man boards a quiet railway coach and starts to annoy a patient man trying to read a paper with incessant small talk in an increasingly menacing manner until he finally pulls out a gun and screaming class hatred bile, humiliates the man until his stop is reached. In part two, Playmates, he breaks into a lonely house and proceeds to terrorise a spinster woman who lives there.
Who’s in it. Double Bill stars Marty Feldman as Bill, Joby Blanshard as Man, Eileen Atkins as Woman and Donald Gee as Man in Car, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Double Bill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Double Bill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Double Bill (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Double Bill change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Double Bill?
- Double Bill stars Marty Feldman, Joby Blanshard, Eileen Atkins, Donald Gee and Diane Aubrey.