Monkey Grip (1982)

  • M
  • 06/17/1982 (AU)
  • Drama
  • 1h 39m

Loving, hurting, caring, fighting, winning, losing, all part of ... Monkey Grip

Overview

Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.

Helen Garner

Novel, Screenplay

Ken Cameron

Screenplay, Director

Cast

Noni Hazlehurst's headshot

Noni Hazlehurst

Nora
Colin Friels's headshot

Colin Friels

Javo
Alice Garner's headshot

Alice Garner

Gracie
Harold Hopkins's headshot

Harold Hopkins

Willie
Candy Raymond's headshot

Candy Raymond

Lillian
Michael Caton's headshot

Michael Caton

Clive
Cathy Downes's headshot

Cathy Downes

Eve
Esben Storm's headshot

Esben Storm

Record Producer

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