Monkey Grip (1982)
Loving, hurting, caring, fighting, winning, losing, all part of ... Monkey Grip
Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.
Director: Ken Cameron
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 99 min
Release Date: June 17, 1982
Cast
- Noni Hazlehurst - Nora
- Colin Friels - Javo
- Alice Garner - Gracie
- Harold Hopkins - Willie
- Candy Raymond - Lillian
- Michael Caton - Clive
- Cathy Downes - Eve
- Esben Storm - Record Producer
- Chrissy Amphlett - Angela
- Tim Burns - Martin
Screenplay
- Helen Garner (Novel)
- Helen Garner (Screenplay)
- Ken Cameron (Screenplay)
Music: Bruce Smeaton
Cinematography: David Gribble
Editing: David Huggett
Production: Pavilion Films
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Divorce Process and Aftermath
Keywords
australia, based on true story, divorce, divorced mother
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Monkey Grip about?
- Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.
- Who directed Monkey Grip?
- Monkey Grip was directed by Ken Cameron.
- Who stars in Monkey Grip?
- Monkey Grip stars Noni Hazlehurst, Colin Friels, Alice Garner, Harold Hopkins, Candy Raymond, Michael Caton.
- How long is Monkey Grip?
- Monkey Grip has a runtime of 1h 39m (99 minutes).
- What genre is Monkey Grip?
- Monkey Grip is a Drama film.
- Where was Monkey Grip produced?
- Monkey Grip was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Monkey Grip?
- The themes of Monkey Grip include: Divorce Process and Aftermath.