An Angel at My Table
An Angel at My Table
Release: 1990-09-20
·Runtime: 158m
·★ 7.0
Drama
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.
Production Countries
Australia
New Zealand
United Kingdom
Production Companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Television New Zealand
Channel Four Films
Hibiscus Films
Cast
Kerry Fox
as Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh
as Janet Frame as a child
Kevin J. Wilson
as Father
Brenda Kendall
as Miss Botting
Faye Flegg
as Doctor
Timothy Bartlett
as Gussy Dymock
Willa O'Neill
as Edith
Andrew Robertt
as Bruddie
Sarah Smuts-Kennedy
as June
David Stott
as Doctor
Elizabeth McRae
as Nurse
Celia Nicholson
as Piona
Martyn Sanderson
as Frank Sargeson
Mark Clare
as Karl Stead
David Letch
as Patrick
Robert Jayne
as Ben
Collette Cooper
as Bohemian
Alison Bruce
as Dora
Gerald Bryan
as Dr. Cawley
Tiffany de Castro
as Actress
Ruth Dudding
as School Teacher
Paul Norell
as Bohemian
