Australia / Aug 25, 1977
Overall average
5.0/10
Plot
Based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson, thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. A young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| John Waters | Rev. Shepherd |
| Kerry Armstrong | Kate |
| Sigrid Thornton | Maria |
Genres
Drama
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | The Getting of Wisdom |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | Australia |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Australian Film Commission |
| Release date | 25 agosto 1977 |
| Production | Phillip Adams |
| Writer | Eleanor Witcombe |
| Cinematography | Joel Witherden, Denis Nicolic, Gale Tattersall, David Burr |
| Assistant directors | Bruce Beresford |
| Camera operators | Gale Tattersall, Joel Witherden, Denis Nicolic, David Burr |
| Additional photography | Joel Witherden, Denis Nicolic, Gale Tattersall, David Burr |
Release dates
Premiere
Canada / Sep 20, 1978 / Toronto International Film Festival
Denmark / Feb 23, 1979
Sweden / May 26, 1979
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Argentina / Dec 20, 1979
Finland / Dec 21, 1979
United States / Aug 03, 1980 / New York, New York City
Poland / May 16, 1981 / Australian Film Week Warsaw
TV
Italy / Nov 13, 1986 / Rete4
Portugal / Aug 11, 1999
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