Other Halves (1984)
1h 46m
Running Time
October 1, 1984Release Date
Plot.
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.
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Cast & Crew.
Lisa Harrow
Liz
Mark Pilisi
Tug
Clare Clifford
Aileen
Fraser Stephen-Smith
Michael
Bruce Purchase
Irwin
Paul Gittins
Ken
John Laing
Director
Emma Piper
Audrey
John Laing
Director
Temuera Morrison
Tony
Sue McCauley
Writer
Tom Finlayson
Producer
Alison Routledge
Paula
Dean Hill
Producer
Don McGlashan
Composer
Nathaniel Lees
Court clerk
David Weatherley
Judge
Leon Narbey
Cinematographer
Stephen Tozer
Lawyer
Yvonne Lawley
Alice
John Bach
Jim
Grant Tilly
Dr. Wray
Raymond Reid
Billy
Allan Sio
Max
Olaf Ulberg
Bones
Roy Billing
Harry Daniels
Judy McIntosh
Nurse
Robert Gillies
Production Design
Harley Oliver
Editor
Judith Crozier
Costume Design
Details.
Wiki.
Other Halves is a 1984 New Zealand film directed by John Laing. The film is based on a book by Sue McCauley.