Tim
“A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion”
Synopsis
Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.
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Tim - PROMO - thanks to Umbrella Entertainment
Type: Teaser • Published 2014-07-09
Top Cast
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Piper Laurie
Mary Horton
Mel Gibson
Tim Melville
Alwyn Kurts
Ron Melville
Pat Evison
Em Melville
Peter Gwynne
Tom Ainsley
Deborah Kennedy
Dawnie Melville
Michael Caulfield
John Martinson
Allan Penney
Mr. Thompson
Brenda Senders
Mrs. Parker
Brian Barrie
Dr. Perkins
David Foster
Mick Harrington
Geoff Usher
Minister
James Condon
Mr. Harrington
Kevin Leslie
Curly
Margo Lee
Mrs. Harrington
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$809K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.35x
+$209K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Pate
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Pate
- Original Score
- Eric Jupp
- Original Title
- Tim
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Worldwide Gross
- $809K
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Pate
Michael Pate, Colleen McCullough
Eric Jupp
Paul Onorato
David Stiven
Michael Pate
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Pate
Director
David Stiven
Editor
Eric Jupp
Original Music Composer
Michael Pate
Producer
Michael Pate
Screenplay
Paul Onorato
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tim
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What is Tim about?
Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.
Who directed Tim?
Tim was directed by Michael Pate.
Who stars in Tim?
The principal cast of Tim includes Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison, Peter Gwynne.
When was Tim released and how long is it?
Tim was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Tim?
Tim had a reported production budget of $600K and grossed $809K at the worldwide box office (1.35 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Tim?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tim was composed by Eric Jupp.
Is Tim based on a book or true story?
Tim is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Colleen McCullough".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Tim?
Tim holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).