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17 June 1982 (Australia)
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A frank portrayal of a year in the life of a divorced mother living in Melbourne, trying to cope with her daughter and her own relationship with a drug addict while trying to get into the music business. | add synopsis
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(Cast overview, first billed only) | Noni Hazlehurst | ... | Nora |
| Colin Friels | ... | Javo |
| Alice Garner | ... | Gracie |
| Harold Hopkins | ... | Willie |
| Candy Raymond | ... | Lillian |
 | Michael Caton | ... | Clive |
| Tim Burns | ... | Martin |
| Christina Amphlett | ... | Angela |
| Don Miller-Robinson | ... | Gerald |
 | Lisa Peers | ... | Rita |
| Cathy Downes | ... | Eve |
| Justin Ridley | ... | Roaster |
| Pearl Christie | ... | Juliet |
| Vera Plevnik | ... | Jessie |
| Jamie Fonti | ... | Ramondo |
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99 min
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Only You
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Noni Hazlehurst, Colin Friels, Alice Garner, Chrissie Amphlett and Michael Caton- what more could you ask for? Monkey Grip based on the prize winning novel of the same name explores Nora (Hazlehurst, a single mother falling for a heroin addict Jobe (Friels). A simple story is made truly extraordinary through the all round magnificent acting (in particular Noni Hazlehurst) and nice use of the small budget. The only flaw is (if you can pick it up) is that the story is set in Melbourne, although for budget reasons, the film was mainly shot in Sydney, so as a result, in a few scenes you see trams (Melbourne scenes) and then a Carlton post office (Sydney scenes). Other than that, "Monkey Grip" is a must see (excuse the clique, but it is) at least for an award winning performance from former "Play School" and "Better Homes & Gardens" presenter Noni Hazlehurst.
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