Shame

July. 15,1988      R
Rating:
6.9
Trailer Synopsis Cast

Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.

Deborra-Lee Furness as  Asta Cadell
Simone Buchanan as  Lizzie Curtis
David Franklin as  Danny Fiske
Tony Barry as  Tim Curtis
Gillian Jones as  Tina Farrel
Margaret Ford as  Norma Curtis

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Reviews

ReaderKenka
1988/07/15

Let's be realistic.

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Nessieldwi
1988/07/16

Very interesting film. Was caught on the premise when seeing the trailer but unsure as to what the outcome would be for the showing. As it turns out, it was a very good film.

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Lollivan
1988/07/17

It's the kind of movie you'll want to see a second time with someone who hasn't seen it yet, to remember what it was like to watch it for the first time.

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Freeman
1988/07/18

This film is so real. It treats its characters with so much care and sensitivity.

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