Playing Beatie Bow(1986)
Playing Beatie Bow Synopsis
Abigail Kirk was an ordinary enough sixteen year old growing up in todays Sydney. An intriguing chain of events finds Abigail, through some eerie time shift, transported back one hundred years after watching some children playing a scary game called Beatie Bow.
Playing Beatie Bow (1986) is a fantasy and drama film directed by Donald Crombie, released on August 7, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Peter Phelps, Imogen Annesley, Mouche Phillips and Nikki Coghill. Viewers rate it 4.9 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Donald Crombie
- Writers:
- Peter Gawler, Irwin Lane, Ruth Park
- Producers:
- Bruce Moir, Jock Blair
- Cinematographer:
- Geoffrey Simpson
- Production:
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Playing Beatie Bow (1986) Trailer
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Playing Beatie Bow Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Phelps
as Judah / Robert
Imogen Annesley
as Abigail Kirk
Mouche Phillips
as Beatie Bow
Nikki Coghill
as Dovey
- Moya O'Sullivan
Moya O'Sullivan
as Granny
Don Barker
as Samuel
- Lyndel Rowe
Lyndel Rowe
as Kathy
- Damian Janko
Damian Janko
as Gibbie
- Barbara Stephens
Barbara Stephens
as Justine
- Su Cruickshank
Su Cruickshank
as Madam
- Phoebe Salter
Phoebe Salter
as Natalie
- Jo England
Jo England
as Doll
Key crew
Directed by Donald Crombie, written by Peter Gawler, Irwin Lane and Ruth Park, produced by Bruce Moir and Jock Blair.
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Playing Beatie Bow Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.9/10 from 11 ratings.
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Playing Beatie Bow – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Playing Beatie Bow online?
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Playing Beatie Bow (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Beamafilm. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Playing Beatie Bow?
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The main cast of Playing Beatie Bow (1986) includes Peter Phelps, Imogen Annesley, Mouche Phillips, Nikki Coghill and Moya O'Sullivan. The film was directed by Donald Crombie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Playing Beatie Bow released?
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Playing Beatie Bow was released on August 7, 1986 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is Playing Beatie Bow worth watching?
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Playing Beatie Bow (1986) holds an average rating of 4.9 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Playing Beatie Bow?
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Yes. The official Playing Beatie Bow trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.