Shame (1987)
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13% want to see it
(35 ratings)
When her bike breaks down on a cross-country motorcycling holiday, lawyer Asta Cadell (Deborra-Lee Furness) stops off in a small Australian town to find a mechanic. Once there, she discovers that the women in the town are being raped and terrorized by a group of local thugs. While the townsfolk turn… More When her bike breaks down on a cross-country motorcycling holiday, lawyer Asta Cadell (Deborra-Lee Furness) stops off in a small Australian town to find a mechanic. Once there, she discovers that the women in the town are being raped and terrorized by a group of local thugs. While the townsfolk turn a blind eye on the boys' misbehavior, Asta vows to help young rape victim Lizzie Curtis (Simone Buchanan) seek justice. ~ Iotis Erlewine, Rovi
- Rating, Runtime
- R, 1 hr. 35 min.
- Directed By
- Steve Jodrell
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
- Studio
- Republic Pictures Home Video
Critic Reviews
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Andrew Howe, eFilmCritic.com
A well-paced, powerful attempt to canvass an important issue
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Cast
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Deborra-Lee Furnessas Asta Cadell -
Tony Barryas Tim Curtis -
Simone Buchananas Lizzie Curtis
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Gillian Jonesas Tina Farrel -
Peter Aanensenas Sgt. Wal Cuddy -
Margaret Fordas Norma Curtis
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