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Monkey Grip

Monkey Grip

★ 5.5/10•1982•1h 39m•M•Drama

Loving, hurting, caring, fighting, winning, losing, all part of ... Monkey Grip

Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.

Helen Garner · Screenplay

Ken Cameron · Screenplay

Ken Cameron · Director

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 39m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 17, 1982

Actors

Noni Hazlehurst

Noni Hazlehurst

Nora

Colin Friels

Colin Friels

Javo

Alice Garner

Alice Garner

Gracie

Harold Hopkins

Harold Hopkins

Willie

Candy Raymond

Candy Raymond

Lillian

Michael Caton

Michael Caton

Clive

Cathy Downes

Eve

Esben Storm

Esben Storm

Record Producer

Chrissy Amphlett

Chrissy Amphlett

Angela

Tim Burns

Tim Burns

Martin

Lisa Peers

Rita

Don Miller-Robinson

Gerald

Justin Ridley

Roaster

Pearl Christie

Juliet

Vera Plevnik

Jessie

Jamie Fonti

Ramondo

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