Movie

The Alternative

“As sensitive as it is provocative...”

★ 4.3(3)19771h 14m

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Good to know

Director: Paul Eddey
Release date: 1977-04-20
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Australia
Studio: Gemini Productions

About The Alternative

The Alternative is a 1977 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Paul Eddey, starring Wendy Hughes, Carla Hoogeveen and Tony Bonner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.3/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Alternative in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Alternative in United Arab Emirates?+

The Alternative is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Alternative on Netflix?+

The Alternative is not on Netflix in United Arab Emirates right now.

How long is The Alternative?+

The Alternative has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Alternative?+

The Alternative stars Wendy Hughes, Carla Hoogeveen, Tony Bonner, Alwyn Kurts and Don Reid.

When did The Alternative come out?+

The Alternative is a 1977 movie directed by Paul Eddey.

What genre is The Alternative?+

The Alternative is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed The Alternative?+

The Alternative was directed by Paul Eddey.