Petulia (1968) is an American drama film directed by Richard Lester. The screenplay by Lawrence B. Marcus is based on the novel Me and the Arch Kook Petulia by John Haase.The film stars Julie Christie, George C. Scott, and Richard Chamberlain, with Arthur Hill, Shirley Knight, Pippa Scott, Kathleen Widdoes, Richard Dysart, Ruth Kobart, Joseph Cotten, and Ellen Geer in supporting roles. Howard Hesseman and Rene Auberjonois make uncredited appearances.