Summer of the Seventeenth Doll(1979)
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Synopsis
Four friends grapple with aging and the march of time in this opera based on Ray Lawler's iconic Australian play. For years, cane cutters Roo and Barney (Gary Rowley and Barry Ryan) have bunked with barmaids Olive (Gillian Sullivan) and Nancy in the summer. But Nancy's moved on, replaced by newcomer Pearl (Elizabeth Campbell). Vacation's no longer the unending party it once was as each member of the quartet arrives at a new understanding of life.
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (1979) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Rod Kinnear, released on January 28, 1979. It stars Rowena Wallace, Christine Amor, Sandy Gore and Carole Skinner.
- Director:
- Rod Kinnear
- Writers:
- Ray Lawler
- Status:
- Released
Summer of the Seventeenth Doll Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rowena Wallace
as Self - Host
Christine Amor
as Kathy 'Bubba' Ryan
Sandy Gore
as Pearl Cunningham
Carole Skinner
as Olive Leech
Bruce Myles
as Barney Ibbot
- Irene Inescort
Irene Inescort
as Emma Leech
Peter Curtin
as Roo Webber
- David Downer
David Downer
as Johnnie Dowd
Key crew
Directed by Rod Kinnear, written by Ray Lawler.
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Summer of the Seventeenth Doll – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Summer of the Seventeenth Doll?
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The main cast of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll (1979) includes Rowena Wallace, Christine Amor, Sandy Gore, Carole Skinner and Bruce Myles. The film was directed by Rod Kinnear. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Summer of the Seventeenth Doll released?
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Summer of the Seventeenth Doll was released on January 28, 1979.