Movie
An Angel at My Table
“Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame”
DramaHistory
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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Details
- Directed by
- Jane Campion
- Released
- 20 Sept 1990
- Status
- Released
- Language
- English
- Studio
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Television New Zealand
- Votes
- 195 on TMDB
Where to watch (US)
Cast
Kerry FoxJanet Frame
Alexia KeoghJanet Frame as a child- KKaren FergussonJanet Frame as a teenager
- IIris ChurnMother
- JJessie MuneJanet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. WilsonFather- EEdith CampionMiss Lindsay
- FFrancesca CollinsBaby Jane
- MMelina BerneckerMyrtle
- MMark MorrisonBruddie Frame as child
- KKatherine Murray-CowperYoung Isabel
- MMark ThomsonBilly Delaware
Brenda KendallMiss Botting- PPaul MoffatDis McIvor
