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The Lunatics' Ball
The Lunatics' Ball
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  2. The Lunatics' Ball

The Lunatics' Ball

1999
1h 28m
Thriller
Drama

Status

Released

Release

1999

Runtime

1h 28m

Storyline

""One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets "Children of a Lesser God""

A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 28m
Nov 1, 1999
Director
Michael Thorp
Production
New Zealand Film Commission
New Zealand Film Commission
Production Countries
New Zealand
Official Website

Top Cast

6 Cast Members

Russel Walder

Charles Duron

Jane Irwin

Charlotte

Michael Daly

Dr. Taylor

Jeremy Birchall

Jeremy Birchall

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Gillian Baxter

Gillian Baxter

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