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Dangerous Remedy

  • TV Movie
  • 20122012
  • 1h 50m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
108
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POPULARITY
33,186
7,340
Dangerous Remedy (2012)
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In 1969, Dr. Bertram Wainer is called out to tend to a young woman dying as a result of a backyard abortion. When an angry Wainer investigates the illegal-abortion racket, it leads him into ... Read allIn 1969, Dr. Bertram Wainer is called out to tend to a young woman dying as a result of a backyard abortion. When an angry Wainer investigates the illegal-abortion racket, it leads him into the dark and murky world of criminals, paranoid doctors who operate illegally, and despera... Read allIn 1969, Dr. Bertram Wainer is called out to tend to a young woman dying as a result of a backyard abortion. When an angry Wainer investigates the illegal-abortion racket, it leads him into the dark and murky world of criminals, paranoid doctors who operate illegally, and desperate women. Passionate, courageous, and flawed, Wainer launched a campaign that both challen... Read all
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
108
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
33,186
7,340
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    • Director
      • Ken Cameron
    • Writers
      • Bertram Wainer(book)
      • Kris Wyld
    • Stars
      • Jeremy Sims
      • Susie Porter
      • Maeve Dermody
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ken Cameron
    • Writers
      • Bertram Wainer(book)
      • Kris Wyld
    • Stars
      • Jeremy Sims
      • Susie Porter
      • Maeve Dermody
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    • 4User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

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    Jeremy Sims
    Jeremy Sims
    • Bertram Wainer
    Susie Porter
    Susie Porter
    • Peggy Berman
    Maeve Dermody
    Maeve Dermody
    • Jo Wainer
    Mark Leonard Winter
    Mark Leonard Winter
    • Lionel Pugh
    Peter O'Brien
    Peter O'Brien
    • Barry Smith
    William McInnes
    William McInnes
    • Jack Ford
    Nicholas Bell
    Nicholas Bell
    • Dr. Troup
    Gary Sweet
    Gary Sweet
    • Matthews
    Chris Haywood
    Chris Haywood
    • Sir Arthur Rylah
    Caroline Craig
    Caroline Craig
    • Barbara Wainer
    Nicole Freeman
    Nicole Freeman
    • Felice Wainer
    Cameron Heine
    Cameron Heine
    • Dirk Wainer
    Calen MacKenzie
    • Rory Wainer
    • (as Calen McKenzie)
    Elliott Michael Smith
    Elliott Michael Smith
    • Sean Wainer
    • (as Elliott Smith)
    Emily Wheaton
    Emily Wheaton
    • Bonnie McGregor
    Peter Hardy
    Peter Hardy
    • Robbie McGregor
    Fiona Macleod
    Fiona Macleod
    • Maggie McGregor
    Lachlan Macdonald
    • Priest
    • Director
      • Ken Cameron
    • Writers
      • Bertram Wainer(book)
      • Kris Wyld
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    • Trivia
      Showed how the laws regarding abortion were changed in Victoria, after many would die during a "backyard abortion" police failed to act and arrested many doctors for performing them in safe settings.
    • Goofs
      It's set in 1969, but the kitchen has a 1988-vintage Telecom push-button wall phone and similar era range-hood. The laminex and cupboard handles are similarly dated.

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    Top review
    9/10
    Gripping and Inspirational
    Every moment of this short film kept me riveted. At first, I was nervous that it might try to deal with too many issues and sub-plots but my fears were completely unfounded. It was beautifully scripted and the actors played their parts confidently and convincingly. Sets and costumes were authentic and the musical score worked beautifully to support every scene.

    For about 105 minutes, I was taken back to Melbourne in 1969, when archaic laws dictated that a pregnant woman didn't have the right to choose what happened to her and when corrupt Police not only turned a blind eye to backyard abortionists but actually encouraged them...for a fee.

    The film reminded me that our society needs people like Bertram Wainer, who have the courage to speak out, regardless of the cost to themselves, when others are too scared.
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    • mpm1958
    • Nov 4, 2012

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    • Release date
      • November 4, 2012 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Remedio peligroso
    • Filming locations
      • Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)
      • Eclipse Films
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      1 hour 50 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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