Betty Lucas
Biography: Betty Helen Lucas, also known as Betty Lucas Peterson, was an Australian character actress and theatre director, known for her numerous roles on stage and television. Lucas was born in Sydney, Australia and trained in theatre, moving to London in the early 1950's and taking up various stage roles. In 1965 Lucas returned to Australia and regularly appeared in stage, TV and feature film parts for over 40 years.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: May 31, 1924
Deathday: July 04, 2015
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Jindabyne
2006-07-20
Jindabyne
Overview: Outside the Australian town of Jindabyne, local man Stuart Kane is on a fishing trip with friends when they discover the body of a murdered girl.
Genres: Crime Drama Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2006-07-20
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Feed
2005-05-11
Feed
Overview: A cybercrime investigator tracks a man suspected of force-feeding women to death.
Genres: Mystery Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-05-11
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The Ballad of Betty & Joe
2008-07-23
The Ballad of Betty & Joe
Overview: Every morning Betty tramps alone through the big city to join her fellow buskers in the pedestrian tunnel below, trying to earn a living. But her earnings are meager, and to make things worse, the new security guard, Joe, is trying to confiscate her fiddle. While Betty dreams of fame and fortune, Joe dreams of earplugs – something’s got to give!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-23
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Wendy Cracked a Walnut
1990-08-02
Wendy Cracked a Walnut
Overview: An Australian salesman's bored wife escapes in a fantasy world with her dream lover.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-08-02
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Skin Deep
1983-01-01
Skin Deep
Overview: Drama and tensions rise as two determined partners in a successful Australian fashion empire will stop at nothing to achieve individual success.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-01-01
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My First Wife
1984-09-12
My First Wife
Overview: My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1984-09-12
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The Alternative
1977-04-20
The Alternative
Overview: Unmarried, beautiful and talented, Melanie Hilton discovers she is pregnant. The editor of a woman's magazine, she decides to have her baby and take leave from her job. Caught between her ex-lover and a colleague who wants to marry her, Melanie must find a solution or an alternative to her problem. When she falls in love with a woman, she questions the value of the traditional value unit.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1977-04-20
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They
1998-02-22
They
Overview: "They say..." phrases are prescribed by the 'They' secret planning committee rather than developing organically from hearsay.
Genres: Comedy Mystery
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-02-22
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Three to Go
1971-03-01
Three to Go
Overview: An anthology of Australian short films by directors Brian Hannant ("Judy"), Oliver Howes ("Toula") and Peter Weir ("Michael"), each presenting a young Australian at a moment of decision about their future.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1971-03-01
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Do I Have to Kill My Child?
1976-12-20
Do I Have to Kill My Child?
Overview: A disturbing drama about a young mother who physically abuses her baby. Feeling overwhelmed and aware that she's not coping after the birth of her third child, she sends desperate cries for help. But her mother, husband, neighbour and clinic sister do not recognise the seriousness of the situation until the baby ends up in hospital with a fractured skull. A heart-wrenching film that illustrates the experiences of many women who suffer from post-natal depression.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1976-12-20
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Joh's Jury
1993-02-16
Joh's Jury
Overview: Dramatisation of the 1991 perjury trial of former Queensland state Premier Joh Bjelke-Petersen.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-16
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