Do I Have to Kill My Child? (1976)
A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.
Director: Donald Crombie
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 53 min
Release Date: December 20, 1976
Cast
- Jacki Weaver - Dianne
- Brendon Lunney - Ross
- Michelle Jarman - Tracey
- Nerida Clark - Kate
- Jeremy Letts - Jamie
- Betty Lucas - Florence
- Willie Fennell - Rob
- Cecily Polson - Susan
- Ray Meagher - Des
- Melissa Jaffer - Mrs. Hammond
Screenplay
Cinematography: Dean Semler
Editing: Anthony Buckley
Production: Film Australia
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Donald Crombie
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Do I Have to Kill My Child? about?
- A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.
- Who directed Do I Have to Kill My Child??
- Do I Have to Kill My Child? was directed by Donald Crombie.
- Who stars in Do I Have to Kill My Child??
- Do I Have to Kill My Child? stars Jacki Weaver, Brendon Lunney, Michelle Jarman, Nerida Clark, Jeremy Letts, Betty Lucas.
- How long is Do I Have to Kill My Child??
- Do I Have to Kill My Child? has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
- What genre is Do I Have to Kill My Child??
- Do I Have to Kill My Child? is a Drama, TV Movie film.
- Where was Do I Have to Kill My Child? produced?
- Do I Have to Kill My Child? was produced in Australia.