Dangerous Remedy (movie)

Dangerous Remedy (movie)

  • Production country: Australia
  • Producer: Ken Cameron
  • Production companies: Eclipse Films, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Film Victoria
  • Genre: TV Movie
  • Release date: 11/4/2012
  • Run time: 105 min.

Movie description

The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.

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Jeremy Sims

Jeremy Sims

Role(s): Bertram Wainer

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Susie Porter

Susie Porter

Role(s): Peggy Berman

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William McInnes

William McInnes

Role(s): Jack Ford

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Maeve Dermody

Maeve Dermody

Role(s): Jo Wainer

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Mark Leonard Winter

Mark Leonard Winter

Role(s): Lionel Pugh

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