The Getting of Wisdom(1977)
The Getting of Wisdom Synopsis
Based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson, thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. A young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
The Getting of Wisdom (1977) is a drama film directed by Bruce Beresford, released on August 25, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan and Patricia Kennedy. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 17 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Beresford
- Writers:
- Eleanor Witcombe
- Producers:
- Phillip Adams
- Production:
- Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
The Getting of Wisdom Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Susannah Fowle
Susannah Fowle
as Laura Tweedle Rambotham
- Hilary Ryan
Hilary Ryan
as Evelyn
Terence Donovan
as Tom McNamara
- Patricia Kennedy
Patricia Kennedy
as Miss Chapman
- Sheila Helpmann
Sheila Helpmann
as Mrs. Gurley
Candy Raymond
as Miss Zielinski
Barry Humphries
as Rev. Strachey
John Waters
as Rev. Shepherd
Kerry Armstrong
as Kate
Sigrid Thornton
as Maria
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Beresford, written by Eleanor Witcombe, produced by Phillip Adams.
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The Getting of Wisdom Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 17 ratings.
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The Getting of Wisdom – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Getting of Wisdom online?
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The Getting of Wisdom (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Getting of Wisdom?
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The main cast of The Getting of Wisdom (1977) includes Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan, Patricia Kennedy and Sheila Helpmann. The film was directed by Bruce Beresford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Getting of Wisdom released?
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The Getting of Wisdom was released on August 25, 1977 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is The Getting of Wisdom worth watching?
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The Getting of Wisdom (1977) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 17 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.