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Director:
John Colquhoun
Writer:
Judith Colquhoun (writer)
Contact:
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Release Date:
1981 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama
Plot:
Three children left to fend for themselves when their father walks out on them, hide their situation from the authorities until they can be reunited with their grandmother.
User Comments:
Aussie cinematic masterpiece! more (3 total)

Cast

  (Series Credited cast)
Howard Kloester ... Richard
Linda Hartley ... Trish
Beverley Dunn
Tamblyn Lord ... Chris
Bunny Brooke ... Mrs. Lewis (as Bunney Brooke)
Bruce Kerr ... Forbes Townsend
Max Cullen ... Stan
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kerry Armstrong ... Cheryl
Vince D'Amico ... Silvio
Jan Friedl ... Mrs. Fletcher
George Mallaby ... Magistrate
Peggy Nicholls ... Mrs. Barker
Helen Noonan ... Concetta
Candy Raymond ... Robin Hart
Bill Rose ... Prosecutor
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Additional Details

Runtime:
Australia:25 min (6 episodes)
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Company:
Andromeda Productions more

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Aussie cinematic masterpiece!, 3 January 2002
Author: (markrbryant@hotmail.com) from Sydney, Australia

Some viewers might be disappointed that this film which on it's face promises to be a Home Alone-esq comedic romp is in fact at a times tear-jerking glimpse into the life of a young boy as he is thrust into the role of mother, father and bread winner for his two younger siblings. While the acting by and large is appalling and and the early 80's Aussie accents potentially incomprehensible and/or whiny to American cinema goers( a la Mad Max)this film is worth the effort. If for nothing else the tension filled scene at McDonalds where the audience waits spell bound to see if the young lad will correctly recite the "Choose the Cheese" tongue twister and receive his well deserved discount. However, do not be mistaken, this film is not all skilled rhyming and hamburgers there are many moments where confrontation is the order of the day as the youngest member of the family challenges the Draconian radiator ordinances laid done by his brother in an attempt for greater rights and privileges ( and possibly warmth)and the beautiful female lead is torn between attending a birthday party of a snooty fellow student and giving away the one thing she prides above all else....her purity ( well...its actually a bottle of perfume).

Do yourself a favour and experience this bountiful serving of sensory delights.

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