A melodramatic black comedy presenting the true story of Alfred Benning's murder of his wife, Betty, in 1970s Wellington. The film follows a passive-aggressive man (Simon O'Conner) ...
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Title: True Crime: How to Murder Your Wife (TV Movie 2015)
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| Simon O'Connor | ... | Alf Benning | |
| Todd Lasance | ... | Mark Everitt | |
| Geraldine Brophy | ... | Betty Benning | |
| Mike Minogue | ... | Nervous Burgess | |
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Paul McLaughlin | ... | Peter Doone |
| Mark Mitchinson | ... | Mike Bungay | |
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Boni Tukiwaho | ... | Carmen |
| Holly Shanahan | ... | Tracey Lee | |
| Alison Quigan | ... | Maria Nieuwlaar | |
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Sophie Hambleton | ... | Geraldine Earp |
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Vanessa Stacey | ... | Rita Downes |
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Steve Maxwell | ... | Totty (as Steven Maxwell) |
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Edward Clendon | ... | BJ |
| Hilary Norris | ... | Annie Cousins | |
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Adam Brookfield | ... | Don the Neighbour |
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A melodramatic black comedy presenting the true story of Alfred Benning's murder of his wife, Betty, in 1970s Wellington. The film follows a passive-aggressive man (Simon O'Conner) spiraling toward psychosis as his emotionally abusive wife (Geraldine Brophy) threatens to cast his beloved dog out of the house. Written by kwedgwood@hotmail.com
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New ZealandLanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
13 August 2015 (New Zealand) See more »Also Known As:
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NZD2,900,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Thoroughly enjoyable laugh-out-loud black comedy of the murder of Elizabeth Bennett in 1970s, Wellington, New Zealand.
Yes, murder isn't a funny business, especially a true story but this film somehow just makes it work. A roller-coaster ride of long-suffering Alf planning the murder of his wife Elizabeth Bennett and subsequent investigation introduces rich characters include the famous transvestite Carmen who ran for office in the 1970s and detectives who ended up in very high-ranking government positions.
Clever, strong cinematography and editing, you can see the hands that made Underbelly coming through.
An added bonus is a peak into the national psych of New Zealand in the 1970s including the time of the All Blacks Tour of South Africa, paisley ties and church fêtes.