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Jessica

  • TV Movie
  • 20042004
  • 3h 16m
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7.5/10
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Jessica (2004)
  • Drama
Young Jessica is sent to a mental asylum by her rotten family on a false pretense. Her only chance is a down-on-his-luck boozing lawyer.Young Jessica is sent to a mental asylum by her rotten family on a false pretense. Her only chance is a down-on-his-luck boozing lawyer.Young Jessica is sent to a mental asylum by her rotten family on a false pretense. Her only chance is a down-on-his-luck boozing lawyer.
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504
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  • Director
    • Peter Andrikidis
  • Writers
    • Bryce Courtenay(novel)
    • Peter Yeldham
  • Stars
    • Leeanna Walsman
    • Lisa Harrow
    • Sam Neill
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  • Director
    • Peter Andrikidis
  • Writers
    • Bryce Courtenay(novel)
    • Peter Yeldham
  • Stars
    • Leeanna Walsman
    • Lisa Harrow
    • Sam Neill
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    • 16User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 4 nominations

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    Sam Neill and Leeanna Walsman in Jessica (2004)
    Sam Neill, Lisa Harrow, and Leeanna Walsman in Jessica (2004)
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    Leeanna Walsman
    Leeanna Walsman
    • Jessica Bergmanas Jessica Bergman
    Lisa Harrow
    Lisa Harrow
    • Hester Bergmanas Hester Bergman
    Sam Neill
    Sam Neill
    • Richard Runcheas Richard Runche
    Tony Martin
    Tony Martin
    • Joe Bergmanas Joe Bergman
    Megan Cooper
    • Meg Bergmanas Meg Bergman
    • (as Megan Dorman)
    John Howard
    John Howard
    • George Thomasas George Thomas
    Oliver Ackland
    Oliver Ackland
    • Jack Thomasas Jack Thomas
    Wil Traval
    Wil Traval
    • Billy Simpleas Billy Simple
    Natasha Wanganeen
    Natasha Wanganeen
    • Mary Simpsonas Mary Simpson
    Kerry Walker
    Kerry Walker
    • Mrs. Bakeras Mrs. Baker
    Heather Mitchell
    Heather Mitchell
    • Ada Thomasas Ada Thomas
    Huw Higginson
    Huw Higginson
    • Prosecuteras Prosecuter
    George Andrikidis
    • Blacksmithas Blacksmith
    David Baldwin
    David Baldwin
    • Magistrateas Magistrate
    Simon Chilvers
    Simon Chilvers
    • Judgeas Judge
    Ivan Clarke
    • Banjoas Banjo
    Richard Connell
    • Ladas Lad
    Felix Dean
    • Joey Thomas (Aged 6)as Joey Thomas (Aged 6)
    • Director
      • Peter Andrikidis
    • Writers
      • Bryce Courtenay(novel)
      • Peter Yeldham
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Lisa Harrow and Sam Neill also worked together on the Final Conflict
    • Quotes

      Jessica Bergman: [whispers] Fuck You.

      Meg Bergman: Jessica swore at me.

      Joe Bergman: What did you say to your sister?

      Jessica Bergman: [screams] I said "fuck you"!

      Joe Bergman: That's not swearing. Swearing is when you don't mean it. She meant it.

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    Top review
    10/10
    Nothing ruins an adaptation more than expectations. Nevertheless I thought it was amazing
    I may not be a film critic, but I know a good piece of film when I see it and I know that I loved Jessica. Contrary to what others may think, I thought this was an amazing movie. Having never read the book, I see this film differently as I have no previous expectations, and nothing ruins an adaptation more than expectations. Nevertheless I thought there was some brilliant acting by fellow Aussies Leeanna Walsman, Oliver Ackland,(not just a pretty face)and the unbelievably amazing Sam Neil. I found Ackland and Walsman captivating, as was their on screen chemistry, what's a good love story without chemistry, right? oh and a few evil family members. These actors brought their characters to life. I mark a good movie by its ability to move the audience. If it can make me cry, laugh, yell out in anger, hide in embarrassment, then obviously the actors are doing something right! I did find it hard to find faults in the film, apart from the absence of a traditional happy ending, but then they tend to sometimes be a tad clique and corny, don't they? Ending aside I found this a memorable piece of Aussie drama. I applaud everyone involved, you should be proud. Hopefully if it's released onto DVD, GW, It will certainly find a place in my collection.
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    • Mar 30, 2005

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    • Release date
      • July 18, 2004 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Džesika
    • Filming locations
      • Carcoar, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Power
      • Powercorp
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    • Budget
      • $7,200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      3 hours 16 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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