CinemaOSMovie · 1991 · 1h 33m · PG-13

A Woman's Tale

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Uplifting and intimate look at the last days of an elderly cancer victim. The film is even more relevant as it was written specifically for the lead actress, Sheila Florance, who was in fact dying of cancer as she created what is essentially a self-portrait.

Directed byPaul Cox

Status: Released
Runtime: 1h 33m
Language: EN
Released: September 26, 1991
Revenue: $393,000

Studios

Orion Pictures

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Beyond Films

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Trailers & teasers

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A Woman's Tale - Paul Cox / Sheila Florance (Trailer)

A Woman's Tale - Paul Cox / Sheila Florance (Trailer)

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited

Starring

Sheila Florance

Sheila Florance

Martha

Małgorzata Dobrowolska

Małgorzata Dobrowolska

Anna

Norman Kaye

Norman Kaye

Billy

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Jonathan

Ernie Gray

Peter

Myrtle Woods

Miss Inchley

Bruce Myles

Bruce Myles

Con 1

Alex Menglet

Alex Menglet

Con 2

François Bernard

Neighbor

Monica Maughan

Monica Maughan

Creative team

Directed by: Paul Cox
Written by: Paul Cox
Produced by: Paul Cox

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