Absent Without Leave(1993)
A True Story of Love, Conscience and Duty
Absent Without Leave Synopsis
In 1942 Wellington, Daisy Edwards, 16 and pregnant, relies totally on her just-wed husband, Ed, who is little older than she. Ed is suddenly drafted into the army and is to be sent overseas to battle while Daisy is sent to her father in Auckland. When Ed's leave is cancelled at the last minute he takes the dangerous decision to go absent without leave to be with Daisy on her journey home. As a deserter, Ed is hunted, captured and imprisoned. Life inside is bad enought without the worry of what is going on outside. The film is based upon a true story.
Absent Without Leave (1993) is a romance, drama and war film directed by John Laing, released on February 20, 1993 with a runtime of 1h 44m. It stars Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry and Judie Douglass. Viewers rate it 8.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- John Laing
- Writers:
- James Edwards, Graeme Tetley
- Producers:
- Robin Laing
- Cinematographer:
- Allen Guilford
- Composer:
- Don McGlashan
- Production:
- New Zealand Film Commission, Meridian Films
- Status:
- Released
Absent Without Leave Cast & Crew
Main cast
Craig McLachlan
as James Edwards
Katrina Hobbs
as Daisy Edwards
Tony Barry
as Peter
- Judie Douglass
Judie Douglass
as Ella
- Ken Blackburn
Ken Blackburn
as C.O.
- Tony Burton
Tony Burton
as Constable
- Francis Bell
Francis Bell
as Paddy
Robyn Malcolm
as Betty
- David Copeland
David Copeland
as Claude
Desmond Kelly
as Daisy's Father
- Rebecca Hobbs
Rebecca Hobbs
as Daisy's Sister
- Joan Foster
Joan Foster
as Daisy's Stepmother
Key crew
Directed by John Laing, written by James Edwards and Graeme Tetley, produced by Robin Laing.
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Absent Without Leave Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Absent Without Leave – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Absent Without Leave?
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The main cast of Absent Without Leave (1993) includes Craig McLachlan, Katrina Hobbs, Tony Barry, Judie Douglass and Ken Blackburn. 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 Absent Without Leave released?
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Absent Without Leave was released on February 20, 1993 and runs for 1h 44m.
Is Absent Without Leave worth watching?
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Absent Without Leave (1993) holds an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.