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Film / 1990
Um Anjo à Minha Mesa
Directed by
Jane Campion
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps …
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Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Cast
Kerry FoxJanet Frame
Alexia KeoghJanet Frame as a child
Karen FergussonJanet Frame as a teenager
Iris ChurnMother
Jessie MuneJanet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. WilsonFather
Edith CampionMiss Lindsay
Francesca CollinsBaby Jane
Melina BerneckerMyrtle
Mark MorrisonBruddie Frame as child
Katherine Murray-CowperYoung Isabel
Mark ThomsonBilly Delaware
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Brenda KendallMiss Botting
Paul MoffatDis McIvor
Blair HutchisonBully Boy
David McAuslanBully Boy
Ailene HerringTeacher
Faye FleggDoctor
Carla HedgemanYoung Poppy
Timothy BartlettGussy Dymock
Richard MillsTalent Scout
Sassy AcornAudition girl
Tony CreamerAudition boy
Hamish McFarlaneAvril Luxon
Geoff BarlowHeadmaster
Samantha TownsleyTeenage Isabel
Sarah LlewellynJune Frame as Child
Christopher LawrenceBruddie Frame as Teen
Fiona KayMarguerite
Brian FleggDoctor
Eileen ClarkeNeighbor
Margaret GordonNeighbor
Caroline SomervillePoppy as teen
Lilian EntingMiss Crowe
Fiona BrownShirley
Maureen DuffyMiss Farnie
Karla SmithSybil
Willa O'NeillEdith
Fritha StalkerBridget
Melanie ReidMelanie
Natasha GrayLesley
Kelly StewartRose
Andrew RoberttBruddie
Glynis AngellIsabel
Susan McGregorJune Frame as teen
Erin MillsKatherine
Virginia BrocklehurstRona
Natalie EllisAunt Isy
Eddie HeganUncle George
Sarah Smuts-KennedyJune
Colin McCollJohn Forrest
Erin DorricottEunice
Francene ClarkMary
Doreen DonnellTeacher
Alistair DouglasHeadmaster
Rod CollisonMr. Niles
Harry LavingtonHead of Psychology
Sheryl StewartNurse Maitland
Cushla AshtonBorstal Girl
Jacqueline O'RourkeBorstal girl
Joy TrowWoman on platform
June ShaneNeighbor
Annabel LomasMrs. Chandler
Ann Coc-KroftNurse
David StottDoctor
Elizabeth McRaeNurse
Jim RawdonWilson
Peter BruntDr. Burt
Celia NicholsonPiona
Peter NeedhamDr. Palmer
Joshua ColeJune and Wilson's Child
Ian HendlJune and Wilson's Child
Martyn SandersonFrank Sargeson
Jessica WilcoxKay Stead
Mark ClareKarl Stead
Helene AndersonNorwegian Woman
Joan FosterHotel Manageress
David LetchPatrick
Robert JayneBen
Sharon MarsdenKatie
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