An Angel at My Table (1990)
Drama
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
Cast
Janet Frame
Janet Frame as a child
Young Isabel
School Teacher
Bohemian
Billy Delaware
Miss Botting
Dis McIvor
Bully Boy
Bully Boy
Teacher
Doctor
Young Poppy
Gussy Dymock
Janet Frame as a teenager
Talent Scout
Audition girl
Audition boy
Avril Luxon
Headmaster
Teenage Isabel
June Frame as Child
Bruddie Frame as Teen
Marguerite
Doctor
Mother
Neighbor
Neighbor
Poppy as teen
Miss Crowe
Shirley
Miss Farnie
Sybil
Edith
Bridget
Melanie
Janet Frame as a baby
Lesley
Rose
Bruddie
Isabel
June Frame as teen
Katherine
Aunt Isy
Uncle George
June
Father
John Forrest
Eunice
Mary
Teacher
Headmaster
Mr. Niles
Head of Psychology
Nurse Maitland
Borstal Girl
Borstal girl
Miss Lindsay
Woman on platform
Neighbor
Mrs. Chandler
Nurse
Doctor
Nurse
Wilson
Dr. Burt
Piona
Dr. Palmer
Baby Jane
June and Wilson's Child
June and Wilson's Child
Frank Sargeson
Kay Stead
Karl Stead
Norwegian Woman
Hotel Manageress
Patrick
Ben
Katie
Myrtle
Bohemian
Spanish woman on train
Spanish Official
Spanish woman
Colin
Catalina
Francesca
Edwin Mather
Dora
Bernhard
Bruddie Frame as child
Matron
Dr. Cawley
Mrs. Morgan
Mark Goulden
Alan Sillitoe
Ruth Sillitoe
Mrs. Goulden
Columba
Reporter
Actress
Crew
Director
Original Story
Screenplay
Director of Photography
Editor
Casting
Production Design
Costume Design
Original Music Composer
Producer
Co-Producer
Script Supervisor
Set Dresser