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The Lunatics' Ball

The Lunatics' Ball

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The Lunatics' Ball

""One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets "Children of a Lesser God""

1999
1h 28m
6.5(1 votes)
Thriller
Drama

Overview

A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.

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New Zealand Film Commission

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Cast & Crew

6 members
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Russel Walder

Charles Duron

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Jane Irwin

Charlotte

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Michael Daly

Dr. Taylor

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Jeremy Birchall

Librarian

Jeremy Birchall
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Joy Watson

Sara's Mother

Joy Watson
Acting

Gillian Baxter

Television Reporter

Gillian Baxter

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