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5.2 / 10(20 votes)IMDbR19871h 38m$1.2M Worldwide GrossAustralia

The Good Wife

“She's too much of a woman to be any man's wife.”

Synopsis

In pre-WWII Australia, a love triangle develops between a man, his wife and the man's brother.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

The Umbrella Woman (trailer)

Type: Trailer • Published 2009-02-02

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

May 14, 1987

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

Released

Production Budget

Undisclosed

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$1.2M

Total global ticket sales

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Ken Cameron
Screenplay & Story
Peter Kenna
Original Score
Cameron Allan
Original Title
The Good Wife
Country of Origin
Australia
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
1h 38m
Worldwide Gross
$1.2M
Production Studios
Laughing Kookaburra Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Ken Cameron

Screenplay & Story

Peter Kenna

Original Score & Music

Cameron Allan

Director of Photography

James Bartle

Film Editing

John Scott

Producers

Jan Sharp

Department Leadership Roster

Jan Sharp

Producer

Peter Kenna

Screenplay

James Bartle

Director of Photography

John Scott

Editor

Sally Campbell

Production Design

Jennie Tate

Costume Design

Chris Anderson

Chris Anderson

Stunt Coordinator

Ken Cameron

Director

Cameron Allan

Original Music Composer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

Germany (FSK)16

FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Good Wife

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Good Wife about?

In pre-WWII Australia, a love triangle develops between a man, his wife and the man's brother.

Who directed The Good Wife?

The Good Wife was directed by Ken Cameron.

Who stars in The Good Wife?

The principal cast of The Good Wife includes Rachel Ward, Bryan Brown, Sam Neill, Steven Vidler, Jennifer Claire.

When was The Good Wife released and how long is it?

The Good Wife was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.

How much did The Good Wife make at the box office?

The Good Wife grossed $1.2M in worldwide ticket sales.

Who composed the musical score for The Good Wife?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Good Wife was composed by Cameron Allan.

What is the age rating and content advisory for The Good Wife?

The Good Wife holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).