Between Wars (1974)

This film traces the career of Dr Edward Trenbow (Corin Redgrave), who becomes a well-respected Sydney psychiatrist. In the 1920s, he takes up residence at Callan Park Asylum. The film ... See full summary »

Director:

Michael Thornhill

Writer:

Frank Moorhouse

Stars:

Corin Redgrave, Judy Morris, Günter Meisner

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Corin Redgrave	...	Dr. Edward Trenbow
Judy Morris	...	Deborah Trenbow
Günter Meisner	...	Karl Schneider
Arthur Dignam	...	Peter Avante
Patricia Leehy	...	Marguerite
Joan Winchester	...	Deborah's Mother
Brian James	...	Deborah's Father
Reg Gillam	...	Trenbow Sr.
Betty Lucas	...	Mrs. Trenbow
Neil Fitzpatrick	...	Lance Backhouse
Martin Vaughan	...	Dick Turner
John Chance	...	ABC Announcer
John Armstrong	...	Barman
Noel Brady	...	Rodney, Aged 20
Peter Collingwood	...	Judge

Storyline

This film traces the career of Dr Edward Trenbow (Corin Redgrave), who becomes a well-respected Sydney psychiatrist. In the 1920s, he takes up residence at Callan Park Asylum. The film touches on issues of psychoanalysis and physical treatments, such as fever treatment.

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Plot Keywords:

psychiatrist | asylum | psychoanalysis | independent film

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Genres:

Drama | History | War

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

21 February 1985 (USA)

Also Known As:

Between the Wars

Company Credits

Production Co:

Edgecliff Films, McElroy & McElroy

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

The script for this film was originally developed at the Australian Commonwealth Film Unit around 1970 but the film project there was scrapped.

User Reviews

Interesting Historical Drama

An ambitious film about the fortunes of a progressive psychiatrist at three points in time across three decades: the 1920s, 30s and 40s. The strong script and structure make up for the variable acting. If you've watched Australian television in the last 25 years, you will recognise every member of the cast!

An interesting film, and a good example of how historical drama can be very engaging.