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...Maybe This Time
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...Maybe This Time

1981-03-19 · 96 min · ★ 4.2

Drama

Fran, the assistant to university professor Paddy, is about to turn 30. She is having an affair with a married minister's aide, Stephen. She returns home to the country town she grew up in and has a fling with an old flame, Alan. She also begins sleeping with Paddy.

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Directors
Chris McGill
Production companies
New South Wales Film Corporation, Cherrywood FIlm Productions
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Judy MorrisJudy MorrisFran
Bill HunterBill HunterStephen
Michael PrestonMichael PrestonPaddy
Jill PerrymanFran’s Mother
Ken ShorterAlan
Michele FawdonMichele FawdonMargo
Leonard TealeLeonard TealeMinister
Jude KuringMeredith
Rod MullinarRod MullinarJack
Chris HaywoodChris HaywoodSalesman
Lyndall BarbourMiss Bates
Lorna LesleyLorna LesleySuzy Williams
Celia De BurghPaddy's Girl
Gillian HydeMiss Peterson
John ClaytonJohn ClaytonEstate Agent
Lyn CollingwoodLyn CollingwoodMyrtle
Willie FennellMr Todd
Tim BurnsTim BurnsStudent #1
Tessa MallosSarah
Madeleine BlackwellMadeleine BlackwellBronwyn

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