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Shame

1988-02-26 · 94 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Crime

Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.

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Directors
Steve Jodrell
Production companies
Barron Films
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Deborra-Lee FurnessDeborra-Lee FurnessAsta Cadell
Simone BuchananSimone BuchananLizzie Curtis
David FranklinDavid FranklinDanny Fiske
Bill McCluskeyRoss
Allison TaylorPenny
Tony BarryTony BarryTim Curtis
Gillian JonesTina Farrel
Peter AanensenSgt. Wal Cuddy
Margaret FordMargaret FordNorma Curtis
Phillip DeanGary
Darren TaylorSteve's Mate

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