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Custody
Custody
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Custody

1988
1h 34m
Drama
TV Movie

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

1h 34m

Storyline

Using the 'real life' documentary style, this drama observes two years in the life of the Byrne family as they become involved in the complicated legal path that leads to a fully defended custody hearing in the Family Court. The Byrne family are played by actors, with real-life lawyers and members of the judiciary in the legal roles.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
May 18, 1988
Languages
English
Director
Ian Munro
Production
Film Australia
Film Australia
Production Countries
Australia

Top Cast

7 Cast Members

Judith Stratford

Christine Byrne

Peter Browne

Peter Browne

Andrew

Sheridan Murphy

Kathy

Michael Cudlin

Justin

Susan Leith

Margaret

Mary Acres

Grandmother

Peter Carroll

Peter Carroll

Narrator

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