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Dangerous Remedy

Dangerous Remedy

Drama
2012, Movie, 1h 45min
The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.
Country: Australia
Director:
Ken Cameron
Cast:
Chris Haywood,
Gary Sweet,
Susie Porter,
Nicholas Bell
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Ken Cameron
Director
Chris Haywood
As Sir Arthur Rylah
Gary Sweet
As Matthews
Susie Porter
As Peggy Berman
Nicholas Bell
As Dr. Troup
William McInnes
As Jack Ford
Peter O'Brien
As Barry Smith
Jeremy Sims
As Bertram Wainer

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In 1969, Dr. Bertram Wainer is thrust into the shadowy world of illegal abortions and police corruption when he's called to treat a dying young woman. With unwavering determination, he risks everything to expose the truth and bring justice to the vulnerable women caught in this dangerous web. But as he fights for change, he realizes the price of courage may be his own life. Will his unshakeable conviction be enough to overcome the obstacles and bring about a new dawn for women's rights?

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