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My First Wife is a film of genre Drama directed by Paul Cox released in USA on 13 september 1984 with John Hargreaves

My First Wife (1984)

My First Wife
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Released in USA 13 september 1984
Length 1h36
Directed by
Genres Drama
Rating68% 3.4107253.4107253.4107253.4107253.410725

My First Wife is a 1984 Australian drama film directed by Paul Cox. The film won several AFI Awards in 1984.

Synopsis

The film follows the dissolution of John and Helen's marriage and the aftermath.

Actors

John Hargreaves

(John)Wendy Hughes

(Helen)Bud Tingwell

(Helen's Father)Julia Blake

(Kristin)Linden Wilkinson

(Doctor)
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