An Angel at My Table

An Angel at My Table

Drama · 2002 · 2h 38m

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Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

Overview

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.

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Cast & crew

Kerry FoxJanet Frame
Alexia KeoghJanet Frame as a child
Karen FergussonJanet Frame as a teenager
Iris ChurnMother
Jessie MuneJanet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. WilsonFather
Edith CampionMiss Lindsay
Francesca CollinsBaby Jane
Melina BerneckerMyrtle
Mark MorrisonBruddie Frame as child
Katherine Murray-CowperYoung Isabel
Mark ThomsonBilly Delaware
Brenda KendallMiss Botting
Paul MoffatDis McIvor
Blair HutchisonBully Boy

Information

Release date
18 November 2002
Director
Jane Campion
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
2h 38m
Country of origin
New Zealand

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