Other Halves(1984)
A Dangerous Love Story
Other Halves Synopsis
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.
Other Halves (1984) is a drama film directed by John Laing, released on October 1, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Paul Gittins and Clare Clifford. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Laing
- Writers:
- Sue McCauley
- Producers:
- Tom Finlayson
- Cinematographer:
- Leon Narbey
- Composer:
- Don McGlashan
- Production:
- Finlayson-Hill Productions
- Status:
- Released
Other Halves Cast & Crew
Main cast
Lisa Harrow
as Liz
- Mark Pilisi
Mark Pilisi
as Tug
Paul Gittins
as Ken
Clare Clifford
as Aileen
Bruce Purchase
as Irwin
- Emma Piper
Emma Piper
as Audrey
Temuera Morrison
as Tony
- Fraser Stephen-Smith
Fraser Stephen-Smith
as Michael
Alison Routledge
as Paula
Nathaniel Lees
as Court clerk
David Weatherley
as Judge
- Stephen Tozer
Stephen Tozer
as Lawyer
Key crew
Directed by John Laing, written by Sue McCauley, produced by Tom Finlayson.
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Other Halves Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Other Halves – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Other Halves?
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The main cast of Other Halves (1984) includes Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Paul Gittins, Clare Clifford and Bruce Purchase. The film was directed by John Laing. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Other Halves released?
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Other Halves was released on October 1, 1984 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Other Halves worth watching?
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Other Halves (1984) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.