Other Halves (1984)
A Dangerous Love Story
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.
- Date of release
- 1984-10-01
- TMDB
- 7.7 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- John Laing
Casting
- Lisa Harrow — Liz
- Mark Pilisi — Tug
- Paul Gittins — Ken
- Clare Clifford — Aileen
- Bruce Purchase — Irwin
- Emma Piper — Audrey
- Temuera Morrison — Tony
- Fraser Stephen-Smith — Michael
- Alison Routledge — Paula
- Nathaniel Lees — Court clerk
- David Weatherley — Judge
- Stephen Tozer — Lawyer
Interesting facts
Other Halves is a 1984 New Zealand film directed by John Laing. The film is based on a book by Sue McCauley.
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