Movie

Other Halves

“A Dangerous Love Story”

★ 7.7(3)19841h 46m

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Good to know

Director: John Laing
Release date: 1984-10-01
Runtime: 1h 46m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: New Zealand
Studio: Finlayson-Hill Productions

About Other Halves

Other Halves is a 1984 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Laing, starring Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi and Paul Gittins. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.7/10 from 3 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Other Halves in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A Polynesian street-kid and a much older middle-class housewife are both incarcerated in the same mental hospital - she for attempted suicide and he for habitual crime. A friendship grows between them such that she offers him a place to stay upon his release. However, difficulties arise with his continued criminal activities and dependence on her for support - then his gang moves in with them. The film is based upon Sue McCauley's award winning autobiographical novel.

Cast

Lisa Harrow

Liz

Mark Pilisi

Tug

Paul Gittins

Ken

Clare Clifford

Aileen

Bruce Purchase

Irwin

Emma Piper

Audrey

Temuera Morrison

Tony

Fraser Stephen-Smith

Michael

Alison Routledge

Paula

Nathaniel Lees

Court clerk

David Weatherley

Judge

Stephen Tozer

Lawyer

Themes & keywords

age differencemonogamyracismclass conflictexploring sexuality

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Other Halves in Mexico?+

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How long is Other Halves?+

Other Halves has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

Who stars in Other Halves?+

Other Halves stars Lisa Harrow, Mark Pilisi, Paul Gittins, Clare Clifford and Bruce Purchase.

When did Other Halves come out?+

Other Halves is a 1984 movie directed by John Laing.

What genre is Other Halves?+

Other Halves is Drama film.

Who directed Other Halves?+

Other Halves was directed by John Laing.