Cactus(1986)
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Cactus Synopsis
A woman who injured her eyes in car accident and a young blind man fall for each other.
Cactus (1986) is a drama and romance film directed by Paul Cox, released on September 4, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Isabelle Huppert, Robert Menzies, Norman Kaye and Monica Maughan. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Cox
- Writers:
- Paul Cox, Bob Ellis, Norman Kaye
- Producers:
- Paul Cox, Jane Ballantyne
- Cinematographer:
- Yuri Sokol
- Production:
- Dofine Productions, Film Victoria, The Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Cactus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Isabelle Huppert
as Colo
Robert Menzies
as Robert
Norman Kaye
as Tom
Monica Maughan
as Bea
- Banduk Marika
Banduk Marika
as Banduk
Sheila Florance
as Martha
- Peter Aanensen
Peter Aanensen
as George
Julia Blake
as Club Speaker
- Lionel Kowal
Lionel Kowal
as Eye Specialist
- Jean-Pierre Mignon
Jean-Pierre Mignon
as Jean-Francois
- Elsa Davis
Elsa Davis
as Elsa
- Ray Marshall
Ray Marshall
as Kevin
Key crew
Directed by Paul Cox, written by Paul Cox, Bob Ellis and Norman Kaye, produced by Paul Cox and Jane Ballantyne.
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Cactus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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Cactus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Cactus online?
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Who stars in Cactus?
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The main cast of Cactus (1986) includes Isabelle Huppert, Robert Menzies, Norman Kaye, Monica Maughan and Banduk Marika. The film was directed by Paul Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Cactus released?
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Cactus was released on September 4, 1986 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Cactus worth watching?
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Cactus (1986) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.