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Desperate Remedies - 1993
James Wallace Productions - 1993
DVD UPC # 9330080001767; 097361532233
Cast: Jennifer Ward-Lealand, Kevin Smith, Lisa Chappel, Clifford Curtis, Michael Hurst, Kiri Mills.
Writers and Directors: Stewart Main and Peter Wells; Cinematography: Leon Narbey; Editor: David Coulson; Designer: Michael Kane; Music: Peter Scholes; Producer: James Wallace; Associate Producer: Trishia Downie.
A rather camp, theatrical-style production set in the 19th century New Zealand town of Hope. Elegant and attractive Dorothea has a sister, Rose, addicted to opium and her boyfiend/supplier. Dorothea hires a handsome immigrant, Lawrence, to lure Rose away from this relationship. But Dorothea and Lawrence grow attracted to each other. Dorothea already has a "suitor" in Anne, who sensing a rival, pushes her into a marriage of convenience.
Censor Rating: M - Review rating: C+
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AVAILABILITY OF VHS OR DVD COPIES
Used PAL VHS can occationally be found for about 10#. Used NTSC VHS can also be found for about $10us. The Australian R4 DVD, in addition to being presented 1.5:1 and 2.0 dolby digital, includes scene selections, plus trailer and optional director's commentary track, however as of November 2006, it is OOP.
As of February 2009, it is available on PAL R0 DVD selling for about $15nz, but only from New Zealand sources.
Screenline of Auckland has the best prices for the older 'New Zealand Cinema' series of 28 titles on DVD - $10nz each.
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