Playing Beatie Bow
Synopsis
Abigail Kirk was an ordinary enough sixteen year old growing up in todays Sydney. An intriguing chain of events finds Abigail, through some eerie time shift, transported back one hundred years after watching some children playing a scary game called Beatie Bow.
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Playing Beatie Bow (1986) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-09-13
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Peter Phelps
Judah / Robert
Imogen Annesley
Abigail Kirk
Mouche Phillips
Beatie Bow
Nikki Coghill
Dovey
Moya O'Sullivan
Granny
Don Barker
Samuel
Lyndel Rowe
Kathy
Damian Janko
Gibbie
Barbara Stephens
Justine
Su Cruickshank
Madam
Phoebe Salter
Natalie
Jo England
Doll
Henry Salter
Swanton
Edwin Hodgeman
Sir
Edward Caddick
Legless
Glenn Boswell
Parrot
Richard Boué
Fidge
Johnny Hallyday
Ben
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1986
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crombie
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Gawler, Irwin Lane
- Original Score
- Garry McDonald, Laurie Stone
- Original Title
- Playing Beatie Bow
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Peter Gawler, Irwin Lane, Ruth Park
Garry McDonald, Laurie Stone
Geoffrey Simpson
Andrew Prowse
Bruce Moir, Jock Blair, John Morris
Department Leadership Roster
Bruce Moir
Producer
Peter Gawler
Screenplay
Anna Wade
Costume Design
George Liddle
Production Design
Andrew Prowse
Editor
Donald Crombie
Director
Jock Blair
Producer
Irwin Lane
Screenplay
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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What is Playing Beatie Bow about?
Abigail Kirk was an ordinary enough sixteen year old growing up in todays Sydney. An intriguing chain of events finds Abigail, through some eerie time shift, transported back one hundred years after watching some children playing a scary game called Beatie Bow.
Who directed Playing Beatie Bow?
Playing Beatie Bow was directed by Donald Crombie.
Who stars in Playing Beatie Bow?
The principal cast of Playing Beatie Bow includes Peter Phelps, Imogen Annesley, Mouche Phillips, Nikki Coghill, Moya O'Sullivan.
When was Playing Beatie Bow released and how long is it?
Playing Beatie Bow was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Playing Beatie Bow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Playing Beatie Bow was composed by Garry McDonald, Laurie Stone.
Is Playing Beatie Bow based on a book or true story?
Playing Beatie Bow is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Ruth Park".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Playing Beatie Bow?
Playing Beatie Bow holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).