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Monkey Grip

Monkey Grip (1982)

  • 59% of users liked it
    (113 ratings)

Monkey Grip is a frank portrayal of a year in the life of a divorced mother (Noni Hazlehurst) living in Melbourne, trying to cope with her daughter and her own relationship with a drug addict while trying to get into the music business. ~ John Bush, Rovi

Unrated,
Directed By
Genres
Musical & Performing Arts, Drama
In Theaters
Jun 1, 1982 Wide

Critic Reviews

  • Urban Cinefile Critics, Urban Cinefile

    In the context of Australia in the early 1980s, Monkey Grip as a mirror on one section of inner city Melbourne life is a refreshing reminder.

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  • Nicki M


    The 80's setting was a flashback and big cringe. I would have to say the acting was pretty good, but it's a very slight film about a single mum and the men in her life. Nothing overly dramatic happens, it is more emotion driven than exciting. Interesting to see Chrissy… More

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