Middle Age Spread (1979)
A Comedy of Bad Manners
Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.
Director: John Reid
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 97 min
Release Date: June 1, 1979
Cast
- Grant Tilly - Colin
- Dorothy McKegg - Elizabeth
- Peter Sumner - Reg
- Bridget Armstrong - Isobel
- Donna Akersten - Judy
- Bevan Wilson - Robert
- Kerry McGregor - Jane
- John Linaker - Roddy
- Sophie Perkins - Caroline
- David Mahon - Stephen
Screenplay
- Keith Aberdein (Screenplay)
Music: Stephen McCurdy
Editing: Michael Horton
Production: Endeavour Productions
Country: New Zealand
Language: English
Budget: $100,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
middle aged angst
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Middle Age Spread about?
- Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.
- Who directed Middle Age Spread?
- Middle Age Spread was directed by John Reid.
- Who stars in Middle Age Spread?
- Middle Age Spread stars Grant Tilly, Dorothy McKegg, Peter Sumner, Bridget Armstrong, Donna Akersten, Bevan Wilson.
- How long is Middle Age Spread?
- Middle Age Spread has a runtime of 1h 37m (97 minutes).
- What genre is Middle Age Spread?
- Middle Age Spread is a Comedy film.
- What is the budget of Middle Age Spread?
- Middle Age Spread had a budget of $100,000.
- Where was Middle Age Spread produced?
- Middle Age Spread was produced in New Zealand.