A Girl's Own Story

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A Girl's Own Story

1984

0h 27m

5.4(27 votes)

Drama

Overview

This early short from director Jane Campion concerns a group of teenage girls in the 1960s.

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Production Companies

Australian Film Television and Radio School

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Cast & Crew

11 members

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Gabrielle Shornegg

Pam

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Geraldine Haywood

Stella

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Marina Knight

Gloria

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John Godden

Graeme

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Joanne Gabbe

Sister

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Colleen Fitzpatrick

Mother

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Paul Chubb

Father

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Jane Edwards

Deidre

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Cynthia Turner

Nun 1

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Valda Diamond

Nun 2

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Katharine Cullen

Little Pam

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