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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorPaul Cox
WritersPaul Cox, Bob Ellis
TypeFeature Film
Rating4.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMy First Wife
About My First Wife
My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.
Directed by Paul Cox, My First Wife leans on a strong ensemble — John Hargreaves, Wendy Hughes, David Cameron — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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