Other Halves
“A Dangerous Love Story”
Synopsis
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.
Top Cast
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Lisa Harrow
Liz
Mark Pilisi
Tug
Paul Gittins
Ken
Clare Clifford
Aileen
Bruce Purchase
Irwin
Emma Piper
Audrey
Temuera Morrison
Tony
Fraser Stephen-Smith
Michael
Alison Routledge
Paula
Nathaniel Lees
Court clerk
David Weatherley
Judge
Stephen Tozer
Lawyer
Yvonne Lawley
Alice
John Bach
Jim
Grant Tilly
Dr. Wray
Raymond Reid
Billy
Allan Sio
Max
Olaf Ulberg
Bones
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Laing
- Screenplay & Story
- Sue McCauley
- Original Score
- Don McGlashan
- Original Title
- Other Halves
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Finlayson-Hill Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Laing
Sue McCauley
Don McGlashan
Leon Narbey
Harley Oliver
Tom Finlayson
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Finlayson
Producer
Robert Gillies
Production Design
Judith Crozier
Costume Design
Don McGlashan
Original Music Composer
Sue McCauley
Screenplay
Leon Narbey
Director of Photography
Harley Oliver
Editor
John Laing
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Other Halves
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What is Other Halves about?
A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.
Who directed Other Halves?
Other Halves was directed by John Laing.
Who stars in Other Halves?
The principal cast of Other Halves includes Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Paul Gittins, Clare Clifford, Bruce Purchase.
When was Other Halves released and how long is it?
Other Halves was released in 1984 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Other Halves?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Other Halves was composed by Don McGlashan.