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"A Dangerous Love Story"

1984

1h 46m

7.7(3 votes)

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.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Lisa Harrow

Lisa Harrow

Liz

Mark Pilisi

Tug

Paul Gittins

Paul Gittins

Ken

Clare Clifford

Clare Clifford

Aileen

Bruce Purchase

Bruce Purchase

Irwin

Emma Piper

Audrey

Temuera Morrison

Temuera Morrison

Tony

Fraser Stephen-Smith

Michael

Alison Routledge

Alison Routledge

Paula

Nathaniel Lees

Nathaniel Lees

Court clerk

Creative team

Directed by: John Laing
Written by: Sue McCauley
Produced by: Tom Finlayson

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