The Alternative
“As sensitive as it is provocative...”
Synopsis
Unmarried, beautiful and talented, Melanie Hilton discovers she is pregnant. The editor of a woman's magazine, she decides to have her baby and take leave from her job. Caught between her ex-lover and a colleague who wants to marry her, Melanie must find a solution or an alternative to her problem. When she falls in love with a woman, she questions the value of the traditional value unit.
Top Cast
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Wendy Hughes
Melanie Hilton
Carla Hoogeveen
Linda
Tony Bonner
Peter
Alwyn Kurts
Doherty
Don Reid
Surgeon
Betty Lucas
Melanie's Mother
Ken Goodlet
Melanie's Father
Mary Mackay
Mrs. Millbank
Robert Bruning
Photographer (uncredited)
Anne Haddy
Helen (uncredited)
Jackie Rees
June (uncredited)
Peter Adams
Noel Denning
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Eddey
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Bruning, Tony Morphett
- Original Score
- Bob Young
- Original Title
- The Alternative
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 14m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Productions, Reg Grundy Productions, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Eddey
Robert Bruning, Tony Morphett
Bob Young
Russell Boyd
Trevor Ellis
Robert Bruning
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Bruning
Producer
Tony Morphett
Writer
Paul Eddey
Director
Darrell Lass
Production Design
Trevor Ellis
Editor
Russell Boyd
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Alternative.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Alternative
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What is The Alternative about?
Unmarried, beautiful and talented, Melanie Hilton discovers she is pregnant. The editor of a woman's magazine, she decides to have her baby and take leave from her job. Caught between her ex-lover and a colleague who wants to marry her, Melanie must find a solution or an alternative to her problem. When she falls in love with a woman, she questions the value of the traditional value unit.
Who directed The Alternative?
The Alternative was directed by Paul Eddey.
Who stars in The Alternative?
The principal cast of The Alternative includes Wendy Hughes, Carla Hoogeveen, Tony Bonner, Alwyn Kurts, Don Reid.
When was The Alternative released and how long is it?
The Alternative was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 14m.
Who composed the musical score for The Alternative?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Alternative was composed by Bob Young.