Middle Age Spread
“A Comedy of Bad Manners”
Synopsis
Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$100K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Aberdein
- Original Score
- Stephen McCurdy
- Original Title
- Middle Age Spread
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Budget
- $100K
- Production Studios
- Endeavour Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Reid
Keith Aberdein
Stephen McCurdy
Michael Horton
John Barnett
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Horton
Editor
Stephen McCurdy
Original Music Composer
Gaylene Preston
Production Design
John Barnett
Producer
Keith Aberdein
Screenplay
John Reid
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About Middle Age Spread
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What is Middle Age Spread about?
Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.
Who directed Middle Age Spread?
Middle Age Spread was directed by John Reid.
Who stars in Middle Age Spread?
The principal cast of Middle Age Spread includes Grant Tilly, Dorothy McKegg, Peter Sumner, Bridget Armstrong, Donna Akersten.
When was Middle Age Spread released and how long is it?
Middle Age Spread was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Middle Age Spread?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Middle Age Spread was composed by Stephen McCurdy.