Dangerous Remedy (2012)
The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.
Cast
- Jeremy Sims - Bertram Wainer
- Susie Porter - Peggy Berman
- William McInnes - Jack Ford
- Maeve Dermody - Jo Wainer
- Mark Leonard Winter - Lionel Pugh
- Peter O'Brien - Barry Smith
- Gary Sweet - Matthews
- Caroline Craig - Barbara Wainer
- Nicholas Bell - Dr. Troup
- Nicole Freeman - Felice Wainer
Screenplay
Keywords
based on true story, police corruption, abortion, illegal abortion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dangerous Remedy about?
- The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.
- Who directed Dangerous Remedy?
- Dangerous Remedy was directed by Ken Cameron.
- Who stars in Dangerous Remedy?
- Dangerous Remedy stars Jeremy Sims, Susie Porter, William McInnes, Maeve Dermody, Mark Leonard Winter, Peter O'Brien.
- How long is Dangerous Remedy?
- Dangerous Remedy has a runtime of 1h 45m (105 minutes).
- What genre is Dangerous Remedy?
- Dangerous Remedy is a TV Movie film.
- Where was Dangerous Remedy produced?
- Dangerous Remedy was produced in Australia.