Movie

Death of a Son

★ 5.8(4)19891h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Ross Devenish
Release date: 1989-01-08
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Status: Released

About Death of a Son

Death of a Son is a 1989 movie in the Drama and TV Movie genres, directed by Ross Devenish, starring Lynn Redgrave, Malcolm Storry and Jay Simpson. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.8/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Death of a Son in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The true story of Pauline Williams, who struggled to bring the people who supplied her son with the illegal drugs that caused his death to justice.

Cast

Lynn Redgrave

Pauline Williams

Malcolm Storry

Ray WIlliams

Jay Simpson

John Williams

Mark Anstee

Paul Williams

Ross Boatman

Gary Austin

Frederick Treves

Dr Patrick Toseland

Julian Curry

Prof. Ray Spector

Dave Hill

DI Sid Roscoe

Richard Heffer

DS Martin McClure

Glyn Pritchard

Rob

Jerome Willis

First DPP Official

John Quentin

Second DPP Official

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Death of a Son in Australia?+

Death of a Son is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Australia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Death of a Son on Netflix?+

Death of a Son is not on Netflix in Australia right now.

How long is Death of a Son?+

Death of a Son has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in Death of a Son?+

Death of a Son stars Lynn Redgrave, Malcolm Storry, Jay Simpson, Mark Anstee and Ross Boatman.

When did Death of a Son come out?+

Death of a Son is a 1989 movie directed by Ross Devenish.

What genre is Death of a Son?+

Death of a Son is Drama and TV Movie film.

Who directed Death of a Son?+

Death of a Son was directed by Ross Devenish.