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A Dangerous Love Story
Genres
Drama
Overview
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
106 min
Release Date
1984-10-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
2
Vote Average
7.5
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Lisa Harrow
Liz
Mark Pilisi
Tug
Paul Gittins
Ken
Clare Clifford
Aileen
Bruce Purchase
Irwin
Emma Piper
Audrey
Temuera Morrison
Tony
Fraser Stephen-Smith
Michael
Alison Routledge
Paula
Nathaniel Lees
Court clerk
David Weatherley
Judge
Stephen Tozer
Lawyer
Yvonne Lawley
Alice
John Bach
Jim
Grant Tilly
Dr. Wray
Raymond Reid
Billy
Allan Sio
Max
Olaf Ulberg
Bones
Roy Billing
Harry Daniels
Judy McIntosh
Nurse
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