Dangerous Remedy (2012)
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.
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Jeremy SimsBertram Wainer
Jeremy SimsBertram Wainer
Susie PorterPeggy Berman
William McInnesJack Ford
Maeve DermodyJo Wainer
Mark Leonard WinterLionel Pugh
Caroline CraigBarbara WainerNicole FreemanFelice Wainer
Emily WheatonBonnie McGregorNatalie CarrNurse
Jeffery RichardsPoliceman Reagan
Peter O'BrienBarry SmithKeywords
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What is Dangerous Remedy about?
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.
How long is Dangerous Remedy?
Dangerous Remedy has a runtime of 105 minutes.
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