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An Angel at My Table 1990 Directed by Jane Campion

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

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.

Language English
Spoken Languages English , Spanish
Release Date 20 September 1990
158 mins
Cast
Kerry Fox Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh Janet Frame as a child
Karen Fergusson Janet Frame as a teenager
Iris Churn Mother
Jessie Mune Janet Frame as a baby
Edith Campion Miss Lindsay
Mark Morrison Bruddie Frame as child
Mark Thomson Billy Delaware
Brenda Kendall Miss Botting
Paul Moffat Dis McIvor
Blair Hutchison Bully Boy
David McAuslan Bully Boy
Faye Flegg Doctor
Carla Hedgeman Young Poppy
Timothy Bartlett Gussy Dymock
Richard Mills Talent Scout
Sassy Acorn Audition girl
Tony Creamer Audition boy
Hamish McFarlane Avril Luxon
Geoff Barlow Headmaster
Samantha Townsley Teenage Isabel
Sarah Llewellyn June Frame as Child
Christopher Lawrence Bruddie Frame as Teen
Fiona Kay Marguerite
Brian Flegg Doctor
Eileen Clarke Neighbor
Caroline Somerville Poppy as teen
Lilian Enting Miss Crowe
Fiona Brown Shirley
Maureen Duffy Miss Farnie
Melanie Reid Melanie
Susan McGregor June Frame as teen
Erin Mills Katherine
Natalie Ellis Aunt Isy
Eddie Hegan Uncle George
Colin McColl John Forrest
Alistair Douglas Headmaster
Rod Collison Mr. Niles
Harry Lavington Head of Psychology
Sheryl Stewart Nurse Maitland
Cushla Ashton Borstal Girl
Jacqueline O'Rourke Borstal girl
Joy Trow Woman on platform
June Shane Neighbor
Annabel Lomas Mrs. Chandler
David Stott Doctor
Jim Rawdon Wilson
Peter Brunt Dr. Burt
Peter Needham Dr. Palmer
Joshua Cole June and Wilson's Child
Ian Hendl June and Wilson's Child
Martyn Sanderson Frank Sargeson
Jessica Wilcox Kay Stead
Mark Clare Karl Stead
Helene Anderson Norwegian Woman
Joan Foster Hotel Manageress
David Letch Patrick
Julia Calvo Spanish woman on train
Carlos Martínez Spanish Official
Maria Matias Spanish woman
Paula Sánchez Francesca
Timothy Smith Edwin Mather
William Brandt Bernhard
Gerald Bryan Dr. Cawley
Billie Atkinson Mrs. Morgan
Peter Dennett Mark Goulden
David McKenzie Alan Sillitoe
Eleanor Wragge Ruth Sillitoe
Caroline Flint Mrs. Goulden
Ruth Dudding School Teacher
Paul Norell Bohemian
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