An Angel at My Table (1990)

Drama

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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1990-09-05

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Runtime: 158 mins Rating: 7.2

Cast

Brenda Kendall

Miss Botting

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

Kevin J. Wilson

Father

Edith Campion

Miss Lindsay

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Crew

Grant Major

Production Design

Stuart Dryburgh

Director of Photography

Jane Campion

Director

Veronika Jenet

Editor

Janet Frame

Original Story

Diana Rowan

Casting

Laura Jones

Screenplay

Don McGlashan

Original Music Composer

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