Cathy's Child
Synopsis
Cathy Baikas is a woman of Greek heritage who lives in Sydney, Australia with her three-year-old daughter. When her daughter's father kidnaps the child and takes her back to Greece, Cathy discovers the authorities can do little to help her. She turns to the media. The editor of a major daily newspaper proves sympathetic to Cathy's problem and begins giving her case press coverage. The film is based on a true story.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donald Crombie
- Screenplay & Story
- Ken Quinnell, Dick Wordley
- Original Score
- William Motzing
- Original Title
- Cathy's Child
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- CB Films, New South Wales Film Corp., Village Roadshow
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donald Crombie
Ken Quinnell, Dick Wordley
William Motzing
Gary Hansen
Tim Wellburn
Errol Sullivan, Pom Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Donald Crombie
Director
Ken Quinnell
Writer
Sally Campbell
Costume Design
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Errol Sullivan
Producer
Ross Major
Production Design
Gary Hansen
Director of Photography
Pom Oliver
Producer
William Motzing
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cathy's Child
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Cathy's Child about?
Cathy Baikas is a woman of Greek heritage who lives in Sydney, Australia with her three-year-old daughter. When her daughter's father kidnaps the child and takes her back to Greece, Cathy discovers the authorities can do little to help her. She turns to the media. The editor of a major daily newspaper proves sympathetic to Cathy's problem and begins giving her case press coverage. The film is based on a true story.
Who directed Cathy's Child?
Cathy's Child was directed by Donald Crombie.
Who stars in Cathy's Child?
The principal cast of Cathy's Child includes Michele Fawdon, Alan Cassell, Bryan Brown, Willie Fennell, Flavia Arena.
When was Cathy's Child released and how long is it?
Cathy's Child was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for Cathy's Child?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cathy's Child was composed by William Motzing.
Is Cathy's Child based on a book or true story?
Cathy's Child is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Dick Wordley".