Australia / Jun 11, 1990 / PG / Sydney Film Festival
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Francesca Collins | Baby Jane |
| Melina Bernecker | Myrtle |
| Mark Morrison | Bruddie Frame as child |
| Katherine Murray-Cowper | Young Isabel |
| Mark Thomson | Billy Delaware |
| Brenda Kendall | Miss Botting |
| Paul Moffat | Dis McIvor |
| Blair Hutchison | Bully Boy |
| David McAuslan | Bully Boy |
| Ailene Herring | Teacher |
| Faye Flegg | Doctor |
| Carla Hedgeman | Young Poppy |
| Timothy Bartlett | Gussy Dymock |
| Richard Mills | Talent Scout |
| Sassy Acorn | Audition girl |
| Tony Creamer | Audition boy |
| Hamish McFarlane | Avril Luxon |
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Genres
DramaHistory
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | An Angel at My Table |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Español |
| Production countries | Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Television New Zealand, Channel Four Films, Hibiscus Films |
| Release date | 20 settembre 1990 |
| Production | Bridget Ikin, John Maynard |
| Writer | Janet Frame, Laura Jones |
| Casting | Diana Rowan |
| Editing | Veronika Jenet |
| Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh |
| Assistant directors | Jane Campion, Lynn-Maree Danzey |
| Camera operators | Stuart Dryburgh |
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| Additional photography | Stuart Dryburgh |
| Production design | Grant Major, Meryl Cronin |
| Art direction | Meryl Cronin, Grant Major |
| Set decoration | Meryl Cronin, Grant Major |
| Music | Don McGlashan |
| Sound | Don McGlashan |
| Costume design | Glenys Jackson |
| Makeup | Glenys Jackson |
| Hairstyling | Glenys Jackson |
Release dates
Premiere
Italy / Sep 05, 1990 / Venice Film Festival
United States / Oct 04, 1990 / New York Film Festival
Limited release
United States / May 19, 1991 / R / New York City, New York
Theatrical release
Australia / Sep 20, 1990 / PG
Netherlands / Feb 15, 1991 / 12
Germany / Apr 25, 1991 / 12
Czechia / Mar 27, 1996
Digital
India / Aug 02, 2024 / Mubi
Physical media
United Kingdom / Nov 18, 2002 / 15 / First DVD release
Netherlands / Sep 05, 2006 / 12 / DVD
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