Australia,
1976, 100 min
Directed by:
Donald CrombieScreenplay:
Joan LongCinematography:
Peter JamesCast:
Helen Morse, Takis Emmanuel, Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver, Lynette Curran, Phillip Hinton, Robyn Nevin, John Ewart, Marianne Howard, Doris Goddard, Jane Harders (more)VOD (1)
Plots(1)
Helen Morse, Picnic at Hanging Rock), a single mother struggling to raise two children during the throes of the Great Depression in Sydney. Forced to earn a living as a barmaid to support her family she befriends a colouful local, Ted (Jack Thompson, The Club) who steals her heart and leads her astray. Formidable in her resolve Caddie unexpectedly finds romance when she meets Peter (Takis Emmanuel) a Greek immigrant who shares her plight. (Umbrella Entertainment)
(more)Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
San Sebastián International Film Festival
- 1976 - Helen Morse (Silver Shell for Best Actress)
- 1976 - Donald Crombie (Special Jury Prize)
- 1976 - Donald Crombie (Golden Shell for Best Film)