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Dangerous Remedy

Dangerous Remedy (2012)

1h 45m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Ken Cameron

Studio: Eclipse Films

Genre: TV Movie

Video: 720p

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Cast

Jeremy Sims

Jeremy Sims

as Bertram Wainer

Susie Porter

Susie Porter

as Peggy Berman

William McInnes

William McInnes

as Jack Ford

Maeve Dermody

Maeve Dermody

as Jo Wainer

Mark Leonard Winter

Mark Leonard Winter

as Lionel Pugh

Peter O'Brien

Peter O'Brien

as Barry Smith