Synopsis
Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.
An Angel at My Table (1990) is a 2h 38min drama feature film by Jane Campion. Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various s...
Key facts
Cast
Kerry Fox, Alexia Keogh, Karen Fergusson, Iris Churn, Jessie Mune, Kevin J. Wilson, Edith Campion, Francesca Collins
Original language
English
First release
September 20, 1990 (Australia)
Production companies
Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Awards
Grand Jury Prize of the Venice Film Festival
Setting
New Zealand
Filming locations
New Zealand
Crew
Screenplay
Laura Jones
Producer
Bridget Ikin
Cinematography
Stuart Dryburgh
Editing
Veronika Jenet
Music
Don McGlashan
Québec / French
Québec classification
General
Classification date
April 2, 1992
Trailer
Stills
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Festival History
- Locarno International Film Festival 2024 generic
- Independent Spirit Awards 1992 generic
- Berlin International Film Festival 1991 generic
- Venice Film Festival 1990 generic
Titles
| Original title | An Angel at My Table | |
| Alternate title | Un ange à ma table |
Soundtracks
| CD | An Angel At My Table (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Don McGlashan (1990) | 4 releases, 1990-1991: ABC Records, Alhambra, DRG Records Incorporated, Victor |
| Cassette | An Angel At My Table (Music From The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) - Don McGlashan (1990) | 1 release, 1990: ABC Records |
Releases & classifications
| Theatrical | Australia | September 20, 1990 |
| Theatrical | Netherlands | February 15, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Germany | April 25, 1991 |
| Theatrical | United States | May 19, 1991 |
| Theatrical | Czech Republic | March 27, 1996 |
| Streaming | India | August 2, 2024 |
| Classification | Germany | 12 |
| Classification | United Kingdom | 15 |
| Classification | United States | R |
Versions & editions
| Home video | United Kingdom | November 18, 2002 |
| Home video | Netherlands | September 5, 2006 |
Full credits
| Director | Jane Campion |
| Cast | Kerry Fox (Janet Frame), Alexia Keogh (Janet Frame as a child), Karen Fergusson (Janet Frame as a teenager), Iris Churn (Mother), Jessie Mune (Janet Frame as a baby), Kevin J. Wilson (Father), Edith Campion (Miss Lindsay), Francesca Collins (Baby Jane), Melina Bernecker (Myrtle), Mark Morrison (Bruddie Frame as child), Katherine Murray-Cowper (Young Isabel), Mark Thomson (Billy Delaware), Brenda Kendall (Miss Botting), Paul Moffat (Dis McIvor), Blair Hutchison (Bully Boy), David McAuslan (Bully Boy), Ailene Herring (Teacher), Faye Flegg (Doctor), Carla Hedgeman (Young Poppy), Timothy Bartlett (Gussy Dymock), Richard Mills (Talent Scout), Sassy Acorn (Audition girl), Tony Creamer (Audition boy), Hamish McFarlane (Avril Luxon), Geoff Barlow (Headmaster), Samantha Townsley (Teenage Isabel), Sarah Llewellyn (June Frame as Child), Christopher Lawrence (Bruddie Frame as Teen), Fiona Kay (Marguerite), Brian Flegg (Doctor), Eileen Clarke (Neighbor), Margaret Gordon (Neighbor), Caroline Somerville (Poppy as teen), Lilian Enting (Miss Crowe), Fiona Brown (Shirley), Maureen Duffy (Miss Farnie), Karla Smith (Sybil), Willa O'Neill (Edith), Fritha Stalker (Bridget), Melanie Reid (Melanie), Natasha Gray (Lesley), Kelly Stewart (Rose), Andrew Robertt (Bruddie), Glynis Angell (Isabel), Susan McGregor (June Frame as teen), Erin Mills (Katherine), Virginia Brocklehurst (Rona), Natalie Ellis (Aunt Isy), Eddie Hegan (Uncle George), Sarah Smuts-Kennedy (June), Colin McColl (John Forrest), Erin Dorricott (Eunice), Francene Clark (Mary), Doreen Donnell (Teacher), Alistair Douglas (Headmaster), Rod Collison (Mr. Niles), Harry Lavington (Head of Psychology), Sheryl Stewart (Nurse Maitland), Cushla Ashton (Borstal Girl), Jacqueline O'Rourke (Borstal girl), Joy Trow (Woman on platform), June Shane (Neighbor), Annabel Lomas (Mrs. Chandler), Ann Coc-Kroft (Nurse), David Stott (Doctor), Elizabeth McRae (Nurse), Jim Rawdon (Wilson), Peter Brunt (Dr. Burt), Celia Nicholson (Piona), Peter Needham (Dr. Palmer), Joshua Cole (June and Wilson's Child), Ian Hendl (June and Wilson's Child), Martyn Sanderson (Frank Sargeson), Jessica Wilcox (Kay Stead), Mark Clare (Karl Stead), Helene Anderson (Norwegian Woman), Joan Foster (Hotel Manageress), David Letch (Patrick), Robert Jayne (Ben), Sharon Marsden (Katie), Collette Cooper (Bohemian), Julia Calvo (Spanish woman on train), Carlos Martínez (Spanish Official), Maria Matias (Spanish woman), Michael Harry (Colin), Maria Mercedes Moroto (Catalina), Paula Sánchez (Francesca), Timothy Smith (Edwin Mather), Alison Bruce (Dora), William Brandt (Bernhard), Gwyneth Hugues (Matron), Gerald Bryan (Dr. Cawley), Billie Atkinson (Mrs. Morgan), Peter Dennett (Mark Goulden), David McKenzie (Alan Sillitoe), Eleanor Wragge (Ruth Sillitoe), Caroline Flint (Mrs. Goulden), Rachel Hernandez (Columba), Patrick Griffiths (Reporter), Tiffany de Castro (Actress), Ruth Dudding (School Teacher), Paul Norell (Bohemian) |
| Screenplay | Laura Jones |
| Producer | Bridget Ikin |
| Cinematography | Stuart Dryburgh |
| Editing | Veronika Jenet |
| Music | Don McGlashan |
| Production design | Grant Major |
| Costumes | Glenys Jackson |
Additional data: TMDB.
Source: Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec (CC0-1.0)
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
