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Cast
Kerry Fox
as Janet Frame
Alexia Keogh
as Janet Frame as a child
Karen Fergusson
as Janet Frame as a teenager
Iris Churn
as Mother
Jessie Mune
as Janet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. Wilson
as Father
Edith Campion
as Miss Lindsay
Francesca Collins
as Baby Jane
Melina Bernecker
as Myrtle
Mark Morrison
as Bruddie Frame as child
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime2h 38m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationR
GenresDrama, History
Votes190
DirectorJane Campion
WritersLaura Jones
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAn Angel at My Table
About An Angel at My Table
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Directed by Jane Campion, An Angel at My Table leans on a strong ensemble — Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson — 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 1990.
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