Illegal Abortion (1967)
A dramatization that illustrates the situation of a young couple, particularly of the young woman, faced with an unwanted pregnancy and desiring an abortion forbidden by law. The film portrays her dilemma from the time the pregnancy is confirmed by her doctor to the harrowing moments in a back room where it is terminated by an illegal practitioner.
Director: Robin Spry
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: January 1, 1967
Cast
- Sabina Fircks - Susan
- David Schurmann - Paul
- Vladimir Rajewsky - Abortionist
- Ken James - Mike
- Bill Lynn - Pharmacist
- Frank Heron - Family Doctor
- Walter Massey - Priest
- Elaine Ives-Cameron - Abortionist Nurse
Screenplay
Cinematography: Robert Nichol
Editing: Roy Ayton
Production: ONF | NFB
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Robin Spry
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Illegal Abortion about?
- A dramatization that illustrates the situation of a young couple, particularly of the young woman, faced with an unwanted pregnancy and desiring an abortion forbidden by law. The film portrays her dilemma from the time the pregnancy is confirmed by her doctor to the harrowing moments in a back room where it is terminated by an illegal practitioner.
- Who directed Illegal Abortion?
- Illegal Abortion was directed by Robin Spry.
- Who stars in Illegal Abortion?
- Illegal Abortion stars Sabina Fircks, David Schurmann, Vladimir Rajewsky, Ken James, Bill Lynn, Frank Heron.
- How long is Illegal Abortion?
- Illegal Abortion has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Illegal Abortion?
- Illegal Abortion is a Drama film.