An Indecent Obsession is a 1981 novel by Australian author Colleen McCullough.
Summary edit
To the battle-broken soldiers in her care, nurse Honour Langtry is a precious, adored reminder of the world before the war. Then Michael Wilson arrives under a cloud of mystery and shame to change everything. A damaged and decorated hero, a man of secrets and silent pain, soon he alone possesses Honour's selfless heart—inciting tense and volatile passions that can only lead to jealousy, violence, and death.
Film edit
| An Indecent Obsession | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Lex Marinos |
| Written by | Denise Morgan |
| Based on | novel by Colleen McCullough |
| Starring | Wendy Hughes Gary Sweet Richard Moir |
Production company | PBL Productions |
Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$2.1 million[1] |
The novel was turned into a 1985 film.
Cast edit
- Wendy Hughes – Honour Langtry
- Gary Sweet – Michael Wilson
- Richard Moir – Luce Daggett
- Bruno Lawrence – Matt Sawyer
- Bill Hunter – Colonel Chinstrap
- Marina Finlay – Sue Peddar
- Julia Blake – Matron
Production edit
It was shot on location at Lord Howe Island.[2]
Release edit
The film was released on DVD with a new print by Umbrella Entertainment in April 2013. The DVD includes special features such as the theatrical trailer and exclusive interview with Wendy Hughes.[3]
References edit
- ^ Brian McFarlane, "An Indecent Obsession", Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, 1993 p. 171
- ^ David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 pp. 161–162
- ^ "Umbrella Entertainment". Archived from the original on 23 July 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2013.
External links edit
- An Indecent Obsession at IMDb
- An Indecent Obsession film at Oz Movies
- An Indecent Obsession film at Screen Australia
- An Indecent Obsession at Letterbox DVD
- An Indecent Obsession at BFI
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