Cactus
“They say the cactus plant thrives on neglect, but that is wrong. It needs a lot of love. People are like that.”
Synopsis
A woman who injured her eyes in car accident and a young blind man fall for each other.
Top Cast
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Isabelle Huppert
Colo
Robert Menzies
Robert
Norman Kaye
Tom
Monica Maughan
Bea
Banduk Marika
Banduk
Sheila Florance
Martha
Peter Aanensen
George
Julia Blake
Club Speaker
Lionel Kowal
Eye Specialist
Jean-Pierre Mignon
Jean-Francois
Elsa Davis
Elsa
Ray Marshall
Kevin
Maurie Fields
Maurie
Sean Scully
Doctor
Dawn Klingberg
Pedestrian
Curtis Easton
Young Robert
Kyra Cox
Sister
Tarini James
Mother
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 1, 1987
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Ellis, Morris Lurie, Paul Cox, Norman Kaye
- Original Title
- Cactus
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Dofine Productions, Film Victoria, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Cox
Bob Ellis, Morris Lurie, Paul Cox, Norman Kaye
Yuri Sokol
Tim Lewis
Jane Ballantyne, Paul Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Bob Ellis
Writer
Paul Cox
Director
Paul Cox
Writer
Norman Kaye
Writer
Yuri Sokol
Director of Photography
Jane Ballantyne
Producer
Aphrodite Kondos
Costume Design
Tim Lewis
Editor
Asher Bilu
Production Design
Paul Cox
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cactus
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cactus about?
A woman who injured her eyes in car accident and a young blind man fall for each other.
Who directed Cactus?
Cactus was directed by Paul Cox.
Who stars in Cactus?
The principal cast of Cactus includes Isabelle Huppert, Robert Menzies, Norman Kaye, Monica Maughan, Banduk Marika.
When was Cactus released and how long is it?
Cactus was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cactus?
Cactus holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).