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Dangerous Remedy
Genres
TV Movie
Overview
The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
105 min
Release Date
2012-11-04
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Jeremy Sims
Bertram Wainer
Susie Porter
Peggy Berman
William McInnes
Jack Ford
Maeve Dermody
Jo Wainer
Mark Leonard Winter
Lionel Pugh
Peter O'Brien
Barry Smith
Gary Sweet
Matthews
Caroline Craig
Barbara Wainer
Nicholas Bell
Dr. Troup
Nicole Freeman
Felice Wainer
Emily Wheaton
Bonnie McGregor
Natalie Carr
Nurse
Jeffery Richards
Policeman Reagan
Chris Haywood
Sir Arthur Rylah
Cameron Heine
Dirk Wainer
Calen MacKenzie
Rory Wainer
Elliott Michael Smith
Sean Wainer
Tim Clarke
Sick Husband
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