An Angel at My Table (1990)

09/20/1990 (AU) • 2h 38m

Drama

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kerry Fox

Janet Frame

Alexia Keogh

Janet Frame as a child

Karen Fergusson

Janet Frame as a teenager

Jessie Mune

Janet Frame as a baby

Edith Campion

Miss Lindsay


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

insanity

new zealand

insane asylum

teacher

mental institution

author

based on memoir or autobiography

woman director

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