
Dangerous Remedy (2012)
1h 45m | PG-13
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
Cast

Jeremy Sims
as Bertram Wainer

Susie Porter
as Peggy Berman

William McInnes
as Jack Ford

Maeve Dermody
as Jo Wainer

Mark Leonard Winter
as Lionel Pugh

Peter O'Brien
as Barry Smith