The Lunatics' Ball(1999)
"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets "Children of a Lesser God"
The Lunatics' Ball Synopsis
A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.
The Lunatics' Ball (1999) is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Thorp, released on November 1, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Russel Walder, Jane Irwin, Michael Daly and Jeremy Birchall. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Thorp
- Writers:
- Michael Thorp
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Cervin
- Composer:
- Peter Scholes
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission
- Budget:
- $400,000
- Status:
- Released
The Lunatics' Ball (1999) Trailer
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The Lunatics' Ball Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Russel Walder
Russel Walder
as Charles Duron
- Jane Irwin
Jane Irwin
as Charlotte
- Michael Daly
Michael Daly
as Dr. Taylor
Jeremy Birchall
as Librarian
Joy Watson
as Sara's Mother
Gillian Baxter
as Television Reporter
Key crew
Directed by Michael Thorp, written by Michael Thorp.
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The Lunatics' Ball Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 2 ratings.
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The Lunatics' Ball – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Lunatics' Ball?
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The main cast of The Lunatics' Ball (1999) includes Russel Walder, Jane Irwin, Michael Daly, Jeremy Birchall and Joy Watson. The film was directed by Michael Thorp. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lunatics' Ball released?
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The Lunatics' Ball was released on November 1, 1999 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Lunatics' Ball worth watching?
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The Lunatics' Ball (1999) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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