1988 Australian film
| Belinda |
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| Directed by | Pamela Gibbons |
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| Written by | Pamela Gibbons |
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| Produced by | Bedrich Kabriel |
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| Starring | Deanne Jeffs
Kaarin Fairfax |
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| Cinematography | Malcolm McCulloch |
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| Edited by | David Huggett |
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| Music by | Les Gock |
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Release date | |
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Running time | 97 minutes |
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| Country | Australia |
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| Language | English |
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| Budget | A$2.4 million[1] |
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Belinda is a 1988 Australian film directed by Pamela Gibbons which stars Deanne Jeffs in the title role. The film was also known as Midnight Dancer.
Plot
Sixteen-year-old Australian girl Belinda (Deanne Jeffs) wants to become a ballerina. To makes ends meet, she takes a job as an exotic dancer in a Sydney cabaret. Eventually, she is able to reach her goal, but not before experiencing humanity at best and worst of times.
Cast
- Deanne Jeffs as Belinda
- Mary Regan as Crystal
- Kaarin Fairfax as Sandra
- Nicos Lathouris as Benny
- Hazel Phillips as Doreen
- John Jarratt as Graeme
- Elizabeth Lord as Mandy
- Gerda Nicholson as Belinda's Mother
- Alan Cassell as Belinda's Father
- Tim Burns as Jamie
Production
The movie was autobiographical for Pamela Gibbons. It was shot in Sydney August to October 1986.[2]
Awards
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Nominee |
Result
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| Australian Film Institute[3]
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Best Achievement in Cinematography
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Nominated
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| Best Achievement in Sound
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Nominated
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| Best Supporting Actress
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Kaarin Fairfax
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Nominated
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| Best Original Screenplay
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Nominated
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[4]
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