27A (1974)
A middle-aged alcoholic is sentenced to six weeks in jail for a minor offense. While there he undergoes psychiatric treatment for his alcoholism and is committed to a hospital for the criminally insane for the duration of his sentence. However, under Section 27A of the Queensland Mental Health Act, he can be detained indefinitely until the hospital authorities declare him eligible for release.
Director: Esben Storm
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: June 5, 1974
Cast
- Robert McDarra - Billy Donald
- Bill Hunter - Cornish
- Richard Moir - Richard
- James Kemp - Slats
- Graham Corry - Peter Newman
- Haydn Keenan - Jeffrey
Screenplay
- Esben Storm (Screenplay)
Cinematography: Michael Edols
Editing: Richard Moir
Production: Smart Street Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Esben Storm
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 27A about?
- A middle-aged alcoholic is sentenced to six weeks in jail for a minor offense. While there he undergoes psychiatric treatment for his alcoholism and is committed to a hospital for the criminally insane for the duration of his sentence. However, under Section 27A of the Queensland Mental Health Act, he can be detained indefinitely until the hospital authorities declare him eligible for release.
- Who directed 27A?
- 27A was directed by Esben Storm.
- Who stars in 27A?
- 27A stars Robert McDarra, Bill Hunter, Richard Moir, James Kemp, Graham Corry, Haydn Keenan.
- How long is 27A?
- 27A has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- Where was 27A produced?
- 27A was produced in Australia.