The Lunatics' Ball

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The Lunatics' Ball (1999)

Directed by Michael Thorp

“"One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest" meets "Children of a Lesser God"”

Thriller, Drama · 1h 28m

A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.

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Cast

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Russel Walder Charles Duron
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Jane Irwin Charlotte
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Michael Daly Dr. Taylor Jeremy Birchall Librarian Joy Watson Sara's Mother Gillian Baxter Television Reporter

Crew

Director
Michael Thorp
Writer
Michael Thorp
Director of Photography
Neil Cervin
Original Music Composer
Peter Scholes
Editor
Michael Horton, Paul Sutorius

Details

Release date
1999-11-01
Runtime
1h 28m
Genres
Thriller, Drama
Original language
EN
Countries
New Zealand
Production
New Zealand Film Commission
Budget
$400,000