Shame
“Their town has a secret...”
Synopsis
Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.
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Shame - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-23
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Release History & Theatrical Window
New York New Directors and New Films Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 15, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 11, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Steve Jodrell
- Screenplay & Story
- Beverley Blankenship, Michael Brindley
- Original Score
- Mario Millo
- Original Title
- Shame
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Barron Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steve Jodrell
Beverley Blankenship, Michael Brindley
Mario Millo
Joseph Pickering
Kerry Regan
Damien Parer, Paul D. Barron
Department Leadership Roster
Steve Jodrell
Director
Damien Parer
Producer
Kerry Regan
Editor
Paul D. Barron
Producer
Beverley Blankenship
Writer
Mario Millo
Original Music Composer
Noel Howell
Costume Design
Michael Brindley
Writer
Joseph Pickering
Director of Photography
Phil Peters
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shame
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What is Shame about?
Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.
Who directed Shame?
Shame was directed by Steve Jodrell.
Who stars in Shame?
The principal cast of Shame includes Deborra-Lee Furness, Simone Buchanan, David Franklin, Bill McCluskey, Allison Taylor.
When was Shame released and how long is it?
Shame was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Shame?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shame was composed by Mario Millo.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shame?
Shame holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).