About this release
Amid the decaying elegance of cold-war Vienna, psychoanalyst Dr Alex Linden (Art Garfunkel) becomes mired in an erotically charged affair with the elusive Milena Flaherty (Theresa Russell). When their all-consuming passion takes a life-threatening turn, Inspector Netusil (Harvey Keitel) is assigned to piece together the sordid details. Acclaimed for its innovative editing, raw performances, and stirring musical score - featuring Tom Waits, the Who, and Billie Holliday - Nicholas Roeg's Bad Timing is a masterful, deeply disturbing foray into the dark world of sexual obsession. Special Features: Interview with director Nicholas Roeg and producer Jeremy Thomas Interview with actor Theresa Russell Deleted scenes Theatrical trailer Behind the Scenes Gallery
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Disc 1
DVD
Bad Timing (1980)
123 min
ThrillerMysteryDrama
Alex Linden is a psychiatrist living in Vienna who meets Milena Flaherty though a mutual friend. Though Alex is quite a bit older than Milena, he's attracted to her young, carefree spirit. Despite the fact that Milena is already married, their friendship quickly turns into a deeply passionate love affair that threatens to overtake them both. When Milena ends up in the hospital from an overdose, Alex is taken into custody by Inspector Netusil.
Credits
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Writer
Yale Udoff
Cast
Art Garfunkelas Alex Linden
Theresa Russellas Milena Flaherty
Harvey Keitelas Inspector Netusil
Denholm Elliottas Stefan Vognic
Daniel Masseyas Foppish Man
Dana Gillespieas Amy Miller
William Hootkinsas Col. Taylor
Eugene Lipinskias Hospital Policeman
George Roubicekas Policeman #1
Stefan Gryffas Policeman #2
Cinematographer
Anthony B. Richmond
Composer
Richard Hartley
Editor
Tony Lawson
Producer
Tim Van Rellim
Jeremy Thomas
Release Details
- Packaging
- Keep Case
Images
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- August 8, 2026