Dangerous Remedy (2012)

Dangerous Remedy (2012)

2012-11-04 Australia 105 Min. PG-13
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Overview

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.

Cast

Jeremy Sims is Bertram Wainer
Bertram Wainer
Susie Porter is Peggy Berman
Peggy Berman
William McInnes is Jack Ford
Maeve Dermody is Jo Wainer
Jo Wainer
Mark Leonard Winter is Lionel Pugh
Peter O'Brien is Barry Smith
Barry Smith
Gary Sweet is Matthews
Matthews
Caroline Craig is Barbara Wainer
Barbara Wainer
Nicholas Bell is Dr. Troup
Dr. Troup
Nicole Freeman is Felice Wainer
Felice Wainer
Emily Wheaton is Bonnie McGregor
Bonnie McGregor