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Paradise Road
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Paradise Road

1997-02-11 · 122 min · ★ 6.3

War · Drama · History

A group of English, American, Dutch and Australian women creates a vocal orchestra while being imprisoned in a Japanese POW camp on Sumatra during World War II.

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Directors
Bruce Beresford
Production companies
Samson Productions, Fox Searchlight Pictures, Village Roadshow, Australian Film Commission, Pacific Film and Television Commission
Countries
Australia, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 16,000,000
Revenue
USD 2,007,100

Top Cast

Glenn CloseGlenn CloseAdrienne Pargiter
Frances McDormandFrances McDormandDr. Verstak
Pauline CollinsPauline CollinsDaisy 'Margaret' Drummond
Cate BlanchettCate BlanchettSusan Macarthy
Julianna MarguliesJulianna MarguliesTopsy Merritt
Jennifer EhleJennifer EhleRosemary Leighton-Jones
Wendy HughesWendy HughesMrs. Dickson
Johanna ter SteegeJohanna ter SteegeSister Wilhelminia
Elizabeth SpriggsElizabeth SpriggsMrs. Roberts
Pamela RabePamela RabeMrs. Tippler
Clyde KusatsuClyde KusatsuSergeant Tomiashi, 'The Snake'
Stan EgiStan EgiCaptain Tanaka
David Chungthe interpreter
Sab ShimonoSab ShimonoColonel Hirota
Penne Hackforth-JonesPenne Hackforth-JonesMrs. Pike
Pauline ChanPauline ChanWing
Lisa HensleyLisa HensleyEdna
Susie PorterSusie PorterOggi
Anita HeghAnita HeghBett
Aden YoungAden YoungBill Seary

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