Monkey Grip

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

1982
1h 39m
Drama

5.5TMDB(11)

Overview

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.

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Awards
Won the AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role (1982)
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Nominations
4 award nominations, including the AACTA Award for Best Film (1982)
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Based on
Based on Monkey Grip
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Setting
Set in Melbourne
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Music
Music by Bruce Smeaton
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Details

Director: Ken Cameron
Writers: Helen GarnerNovel, Screenplay
Ken CameronScreenplay
Status: Released
Release date: June 17, 1982
Original language: English
Countries: Australia

Production

Pavilion Films

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