An Angel at My Table(1990)
“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.
Director
Jane Campion
Studio
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Cast
Kerry Fox
as Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh
as Janet Frame as a child
Karen Fergusson
as Janet Frame as a teenager
Iris Churn
as Mother
Jessie Mune
as Janet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. Wilson
as Father
Edith Campion
as Miss Lindsay
Francesca Collins
as Baby Jane
Melina Bernecker
as Myrtle
Mark Morrison
as Bruddie Frame as child
Katherine Murray-Cowper
as Young Isabel
Mark Thomson
as Billy Delaware
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1990
Runtime
2h 38m
Language
English
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation • Television New Zealand • Channel Four Films
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Where can I watch An Angel at My Table?▼
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What is An Angel at My Table about?▼
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.
Who directed An Angel at My Table?▼
An Angel at My Table was directed by Jane Campion and released in 1990. It is a drama, history film.
How long is An Angel at My Table?▼
An Angel at My Table has a runtime of 2 hours and 38 minutes (158 minutes total).
Who stars in An Angel at My Table?▼
The cast of An Angel at My Table includes Kerry Fox as Janet Frame, Alexia Keogh as Janet Frame as a child, Karen Fergusson as Janet Frame as a teenager, Iris Churn as Mother, Jessie Mune as Janet Frame as a baby and more.
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