Film · Drama, History
An Angel at My Table (1990)
Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
- Director
- Jane Campion
- Writers
- Janet Frame, Laura Jones
- Country
- New Zealand
- Language
- English
- Release date
- September 20, 1990
An Angel at My Table cast
Kerry FoxJanet Frame
Alexia KeoghJanet Frame as a child- Karen FergussonJanet Frame as a teenager
- Iris ChurnMother
- Jessie MuneJanet Frame as a baby
Kevin J. WilsonFather- Edith CampionMiss Lindsay
- Francesca CollinsBaby Jane
- Melina BerneckerMyrtle
- Mark MorrisonBruddie Frame as child
- Katherine Murray-CowperYoung Isabel
- Mark ThomsonBilly Delaware
Brenda KendallMiss Botting- Paul MoffatDis McIvor
- Blair HutchisonBully Boy
- David McAuslanBully Boy
- Ailene HerringTeacher
Faye FleggDoctor- Carla HedgemanYoung Poppy
Timothy BartlettGussy Dymock
