Shame(1988)
Their town has a secret...
Shame Synopsis
Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.
Shame (1988) is a drama and crime film directed by Steve Jodrell, released on February 26, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Deborra-Lee Furness, Simone Buchanan, David Franklin and Bill McCluskey. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Steve Jodrell
- Writers:
- Beverley Blankenship, Michael Brindley
- Producers:
- Damien Parer, Paul D. Barron
- Cinematographer:
- Joseph Pickering
- Composer:
- Mario Millo
- Production:
- Barron Films
- Status:
- Released
Shame (1988) Trailer
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Shame Videos & Clips
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Shame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Deborra-Lee Furness
as Asta Cadell
Simone Buchanan
as Lizzie Curtis
David Franklin
as Danny Fiske
- Bill McCluskey
Bill McCluskey
as Ross
- Allison Taylor
Allison Taylor
as Penny
Tony Barry
as Tim Curtis
- Gillian Jones
Gillian Jones
as Tina Farrel
- Peter Aanensen
Peter Aanensen
as Sgt. Wal Cuddy
Margaret Ford
as Norma Curtis
- Phillip Dean
Phillip Dean
as Gary
- Darren Taylor
Darren Taylor
as Steve's Mate
Key crew
Directed by Steve Jodrell, written by Beverley Blankenship and Michael Brindley, produced by Damien Parer and Paul D. Barron.
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Shame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 30 ratings.
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Shame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shame online?
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Shame (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shame?
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The main cast of Shame (1988) includes Deborra-Lee Furness, Simone Buchanan, David Franklin, Bill McCluskey and Allison Taylor. The film was directed by Steve Jodrell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shame released?
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Shame was released on February 26, 1988 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Shame worth watching?
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Shame (1988) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shame?
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Yes. The official Shame trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.