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Dangerous Remedy

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.

2012 |1h 45m |  TV Movie

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Jeremy Sims

Bertram Wainer

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Susie Porter

Peggy Berman

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William McInnes

Jack Ford

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Maeve Dermody

Jo Wainer

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Mark Leonard Winter

Lionel Pugh

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Peter O'Brien

Barry Smith

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Gary Sweet

Matthews

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Caroline Craig

Barbara Wainer

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Nicholas Bell

Dr. Troup

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Nicole Freeman

Felice Wainer

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Emily Wheaton

Bonnie McGregor

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Jeffery Richards

Policeman Reagan

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Chris Haywood

Sir Arthur Rylah

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Language

English

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