A woman working as a glamour model is regularly beaten by her sadistic husband. She seeks protection & solace with friends as well as later befriending another woman suffering under similar circumstances.
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| Sarah Douglas | ... |
Diane
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| Julian Glover | ... |
Teddy
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Roberta Gibbs | ... |
Maria
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| Bruce Robinson | ... |
Mark
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Suzanne Stone | ... |
Carrie
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| Kenneth Nelson | ... |
Psychiatrist
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| Nicholas Barnes | ... |
Tim Shepherd
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Charlotte Cornwell | ... |
Primrose
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Jenny Twigge | ... |
Millie
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| Sylvester Morand | ... |
Alan
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James Farrar | ... |
Charlie
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Ricki Stewardson | ... |
Scruffy Boy
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| David Millett | ... |
Eric
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Clive Graham | ... |
Police Sergeant
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Anne Godley | ... |
Community House Woman
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| Carol Cleveland | ... |
Diane's Agent
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| Peter Bull | ... |
Housemaster
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Betty Huntley-Wright | ... |
Grandma
(as Betty Huntley Wright)
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| John Franklyn-Robbins | ... |
Solicitor
(as John Franklyn Robbins)
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Kat Gibbs | ... |
Cat
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Aidan Harrington | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Gerry O'Hara | ... | (directed by) |
Written by
| Gerry O'Hara | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Julian Holloway | ... | associate producer |
| John Quested | ... | producer (produced by) |
Music by
| Kenneth V. Jones | ||
Cinematography by
| Dennis C. Lewiston | ... | director of photography (as Dennis Lewiston) |
Editing by
| Gerry Hambling | ||
Editorial Department
| Eddy Joseph | ... | assistant editor |
Art Direction by
| Terry Pritchard | ... | (as Terrence Pritchard) |
Costume Design by
| Penny Rose | ||
Makeup Department
| Anne McFadyen | ... | hair stylist |
| Bunty Phillips | ... | make-up |
Production Management
| Edward Dorian | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Redmond Morris | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Peta Button | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| David Bowen | ... | sound recordist |
| Paul Carr | ... | sound recordist |
| Pat Foster | ... | sound editor |
Stunts
| Roberta Gibbs | ... | fight arranger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Brian Ellis | ... | camera operator |
| Alf Hicks | ... | director of photography: second unit |
| Chris Pinnock | ... | first assistant camera |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Penny Rose | ... | wardrobe mistress |
Script and Continuity Department
| Zelda Barron | ... | continuity |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Brent Walker Film Distributors (1977) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1977) (Australia) (theatrical)
- CCV Video A/S (1982) (Norway) (VHS) (as Club Consult A/S Video)
- Video Classics (1982) (Australia) (video)
- Trinity Home Entertainment (2004) (United States) (DVD)
- Arcadia Digital (2005) (Greece) (DVD) (tv)
- ABCD Video (1982) (Sweden) (video)
- Powerhouse Films (2022) (United Kingdom) (Blu-ray) (Indicator No 222)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Technicolor (colour)
- Visual Icon (exclusive clip and still licensing)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Glamour model Diane Shepherd gets routinely beaten by her husband Tim, who accuses her of infidelity. When she can't take it anymore, she finds shelter with photographer Mark and his girlfriend Carrie. They introduce Diana to Millie, who is in a similar situation. Meanwhile, Tim informs Diane that if she doesn't come back to him, he will see that he gains custody of their son Timmy. Written by Il Tesoro |
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| Taglines | do you hate him...or do you love him? See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Was met with considerable controversy in the UK media when first released in 1977 due to its graphic depiction of domestic violence & physical spousal abuse. See more » |