A Woman's Tale(1991)
A Woman's Tale Synopsis
Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.
A Woman's Tale (1991) is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Cox, released on September 26, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Sheila Florance, Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Norman Kaye and Chris Haywood. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Cox
- Writers:
- Paul Cox
- Producers:
- Paul Cox
- Cinematographer:
- Nino Gaetano Martinetti
- Composer:
- Paul Grabowsky
- Production:
- Beyond Films, Orion Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Revenue:
- $393,000
- Status:
- Released
A Woman's Tale (1991) Trailer
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A Woman's Tale Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sheila Florance
as Martha
Małgorzata Dobrowolska
as Anna
Norman Kaye
as Billy
Chris Haywood
as Jonathan
- Ernie Gray
Ernie Gray
as Peter
- Myrtle Woods
Myrtle Woods
as Miss Inchley
Bruce Myles
as Con 1
Alex Menglet
as Con 2
- François Bernard
François Bernard
as Neighbor
Monica Maughan
Max Gillies
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Key crew
Directed by Paul Cox, written by Paul Cox, produced by Paul Cox.
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A Woman's Tale Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 11 ratings.
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A Woman's Tale – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in A Woman's Tale?
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The main cast of A Woman's Tale (1991) includes Sheila Florance, Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Norman Kaye, Chris Haywood and Ernie Gray. The film was directed by Paul Cox. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A Woman's Tale released?
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A Woman's Tale was released on September 26, 1991 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is A Woman's Tale worth watching?
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A Woman's Tale (1991) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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