Grievous Bodily Harm
“When desire is obsession and passion turns to madness.”
Synopsis
A schoolteacher (John Waters) becomes obsessed with the idea that his wife (Joy Bell) did not die in a car accident, as everyone else thinks.
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Grievous bodily harm (1988) trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-10
Top Cast
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Colin Friels
Tom Stewart
John Waters
Morris Martin
Bruno Lawrence
Det. Sgt. Ray Birch
Shane Briant
Stephen Enderby
Caz Lederman
Vivian Enderby
Sandy Gore
Barbara Helmsley
Kerry Armstrong
Annie
Joy Bell
Claudine
Kim Gyngell
Mick
Craig Ashley
Agostino
Gary Waddell
Eddie Weaks
Gary Stalker
Derek Allen
Marise Wipani
Suzie
Saskia Schlicht
Natalie
Dominic Gowans
Prentice
Don Reid
Headmaster
Richard Carter
Les
Sheridan Murphy
Katherine
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 26, 1989
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 19, 1991
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Joffe
- Screenplay & Story
- Warwick Hind
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Grievous Bodily Harm
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Studios
- Smiley Films, FGH, International Film Management
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Joffe
Warwick Hind, Ron Blair
Chris Neal
Ellery Ryan
Marc van Buuren
Richard Brennan, Charles W. Fries, Antony I. Ginnane, Errol Sullivan
Department Leadership Roster
Warwick Hind
Screenplay
Richard Brennan
Producer
Marc van Buuren
Editor
Roger Ford
Production Design
Roger Ford
Costume Design
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Joffe
Director
Ellery Ryan
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Grievous Bodily Harm
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Grievous Bodily Harm about?
A schoolteacher (John Waters) becomes obsessed with the idea that his wife (Joy Bell) did not die in a car accident, as everyone else thinks.
Who directed Grievous Bodily Harm?
Grievous Bodily Harm was directed by Mark Joffe.
Who stars in Grievous Bodily Harm?
The principal cast of Grievous Bodily Harm includes Colin Friels, John Waters, Bruno Lawrence, Shane Briant, Caz Lederman.
When was Grievous Bodily Harm released and how long is it?
Grievous Bodily Harm was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for Grievous Bodily Harm?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Grievous Bodily Harm was composed by Chris Neal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Grievous Bodily Harm?
Grievous Bodily Harm holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).