My First Wife
Synopsis
My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.
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Renee Geyer and John Hargreaves, My First Wife
Type: Clip • Published 2015-02-19
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John Hargreaves
John
Wendy Hughes
Helen
David Cameron
Tom
Anna Maria Monticelli
Hilary
Charles Tingwell
Helen's Father
Betty Lucas
Helen's Mother
Lucy Angwin
Lucy
Jon Finlayson
Bernard
Julia Blake
Kristin
Ron Falk
Psychiatrist
Tony Llewellyn-Jones
Doctor
Linden Wilkinson
Doctor
Robin Lovejoy
John's Father
Lucy Uralov
John's Mother
Xenia Groutas
John's Sister
Renée Geyer
Barmaid
Sabrina Lorenz
Barbra
Rex Callahan
Radio Station Technician
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 13, 1984
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$500K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Cox
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Cox, Bob Ellis
- Original Score
- Renée Geyer
- Original Title
- My First Wife
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $500K
- Production Studios
- Dofine Productions, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Cox
Paul Cox, Bob Ellis
Renée Geyer
Yuri Sokol
Tim Lewis
Jane Ballantyne, Paul Cox
Department Leadership Roster
Tim Lewis
Editor
Paul Cox
Director
Yuri Sokol
Director of Photography
Paul Cox
Screenplay
Bob Ellis
Screenplay
Jane Ballantyne
Producer
Paul Cox
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My First Wife
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What is My First Wife about?
My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.
Who directed My First Wife?
My First Wife was directed by Paul Cox.
Who stars in My First Wife?
The principal cast of My First Wife includes John Hargreaves, Wendy Hughes, David Cameron, Anna Maria Monticelli, Charles Tingwell.
When was My First Wife released and how long is it?
My First Wife was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
Who composed the musical score for My First Wife?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My First Wife was composed by Renée Geyer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My First Wife?
My First Wife holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).