A Woman's Tale (1991)
A film by Paul Cox
Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.
Director: Paul Cox
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: September 26, 1991
Cast
- Sheila Florance - Martha
- Małgorzata Dobrowolska - Anna
- Norman Kaye - Billy
- Chris Haywood - Jonathan
- Ernie Gray - Peter
- Myrtle Woods - Miss Inchley
- Bruce Myles - Con 1
- Alex Menglet - Con 2
- François Bernard - Neighbor
Screenplay
Music: Paul Grabowsky
Cinematography: Nino Gaetano Martinetti
Production: Beyond Films, Orion Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: English
Box Office: $393,000
Original Language: en
Themes
Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering
Keywords
cancer, dying woman
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is A Woman's Tale about?
- Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.
- Who directed A Woman's Tale?
- A Woman's Tale was directed by Paul Cox.
- Who stars in A Woman's Tale?
- A Woman's Tale stars Sheila Florance, Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Norman Kaye, Chris Haywood, Ernie Gray, Myrtle Woods.
- How long is A Woman's Tale?
- A Woman's Tale has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is A Woman's Tale?
- A Woman's Tale is a Comedy, Drama film.
- How much did A Woman's Tale gross?
- A Woman's Tale grossed $393,000 worldwide.
- Where was A Woman's Tale produced?
- A Woman's Tale was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of A Woman's Tale?
- The themes of A Woman's Tale include: Stories of Heartbreak and Suffering.