Alison's Birthday
“She'll never forget her party… and neither will you!”
Synopsis
During a Ouija board session with her teenaged friends, 16-year-old Alison gets a message from beyond the grave not to go home for her birthday three years later.
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Alison's Birthday (1981) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2021-07-07
Top Cast
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Joanne Samuel
Alison Findlay
Lou Brown
Peter Healey
Bunney Brooke
Jennifer Findlay
John Bluthal
Dean Findlay
Vincent Ball
Dr. Jeremy Lyall
Margie McCrae
Chrissie Willis
Julie Wilson
Maureen Tate
Martin Vaughan
Mr. Martin
Rosalind Speirs
Maggie Carlyle
Robyn Gibbes
Helen McGill
Ian Coughlan
Dave Ducker
Ralph Cotterill
Brian Healey
Marion Johns
“Grandmother” Thorne
George Carden
Druid Leader
Belinda Giblin
Isobel Thorne
Brian Wenzel
Police Sergeant
Bernard Lewis
Michael
Lisa Peers
Sally Brown
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ian Coughlan
- Screenplay & Story
- Ian Coughlan
- Original Score
- Alain Oulman, Brian King
- Original Title
- Alison's Birthday
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- David Hannay Productions, Australian Film Commission, Seven Network
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ian Coughlan
Ian Coughlan
Alain Oulman, Brian King
Kevan Lind, John Simpson
Tim Street
John Sturzaker, Bedrich Kabriel, David Hannay
Department Leadership Roster
Ian Coughlan
Director
David Hannay
Producer
Ian Coughlan
Writer
Kevan Lind
Director of Photography
Alain Oulman
Original Music Composer
Tim Street
Editor
Brian King
Original Music Composer
Robert Hilditch
Production Design
Peter Armstrong
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alison's Birthday
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What is Alison's Birthday about?
During a Ouija board session with her teenaged friends, 16-year-old Alison gets a message from beyond the grave not to go home for her birthday three years later.
Who directed Alison's Birthday?
Alison's Birthday was directed by Ian Coughlan.
Who stars in Alison's Birthday?
The principal cast of Alison's Birthday includes Joanne Samuel, Lou Brown, Bunney Brooke, John Bluthal, Vincent Ball.
When was Alison's Birthday released and how long is it?
Alison's Birthday was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Alison's Birthday?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Alison's Birthday was composed by Alain Oulman, Brian King.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Alison's Birthday?
Alison's Birthday holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).