Olive
Synopsis
Based on the true story of fiery, tempestuous actress, Olive Bodill. Soon after Olive and her actor/writer husband, Tony, celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary Olive discovers that she has a malignant breast cancer. Once so strong and independent, Olive now becomes dependent on Tony who himself relies so much on her energy and decisiveness. But with his help Olive confronts her death, and in what has been a marriage of opposites, with all the attendant difficulties, the partners are fused finally in a bond of love.
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Kerry McGuire
Olive
Nick Tate
Tony
Paddy Costa
Gillian
Peter McLoughlin
Chris
Cathy Richardson
Wendy
Michael Turkich
Stewart
Owen Weingott
Vincent
Lyn James
Doreen
Elaine Lee
Elaine
Andreas Klein
Wendy's boyfriend
Hans Farkash
Dr Zibac
Moya O'Sullivan
Saleslady
Alison Chambers
Cashier
Mary Regan
Sister Kelly
Richard Meikle
Mr Crawford
Colleen Clifford
Mrs Lawson
Heather Christie
Sister Snow
Leanne Geerin
Nurse 1
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Wallace
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Wheeler, Ron Blair
- Original Score
- Ralph Schneider
- Original Title
- Olive
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Wallace
Anthony Wheeler, Ron Blair
Ralph Schneider
Jeff Malouf
Bill Russo
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Wallace
Director
Anthony Wheeler
Writer
Jeff Malouf
Director of Photography
Bill Russo
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Olive.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Olive
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Olive about?
Based on the true story of fiery, tempestuous actress, Olive Bodill. Soon after Olive and her actor/writer husband, Tony, celebrate their 16th wedding anniversary Olive discovers that she has a malignant breast cancer. Once so strong and independent, Olive now becomes dependent on Tony who himself relies so much on her energy and decisiveness. But with his help Olive confronts her death, and in what has been a marriage of opposites, with all the attendant difficulties, the partners are fused finally in a bond of love.
Who directed Olive?
Olive was directed by Stephen Wallace.
Who stars in Olive?
The principal cast of Olive includes Kerry McGuire, Nick Tate, Paddy Costa, Peter McLoughlin, Cathy Richardson.
When was Olive released and how long is it?
Olive was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Olive?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Olive was composed by Ralph Schneider.