An Angel at My Table (1990)

Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame

Based on the autobiographical work of New Zealand writer Janet Frame, this production depicts the author at various stage of her life. Afflicted with mental and emotional issues, Frame grows up in an impoverished family and experiences numerous tragedies while still in her youth, including the deaths of two of her siblings. Portrayed as an adult by Kerry Fox, Frame finds acclaim for her writing while still in a mental institution, and her success helps her move on with her life.

Cast (102)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Kerry Fox

Janet Frame

Alexia Keogh

Janet Frame as a child

K

Karen Fergusson

Janet Frame as a teenager

I

Iris Churn

Mother

J

Jessie Mune

Janet Frame as a baby

Kevin J. Wilson

Father

E

Edith Campion

Miss Lindsay

F

Francesca Collins

Baby Jane

M

Melina Bernecker

Myrtle

M

Mark Morrison

Bruddie Frame as child

K

Katherine Murray-Cowper

Young Isabel

M

Mark Thomson

Billy Delaware

Brenda Kendall

Miss Botting

P

Paul Moffat

Dis McIvor

B

Blair Hutchison

Bully Boy

D

David McAuslan

Bully Boy

A

Ailene Herring

Teacher

Faye Flegg

Doctor

C

Carla Hedgeman

Young Poppy

Timothy Bartlett

Gussy Dymock

R

Richard Mills

Talent Scout

S

Sassy Acorn

Audition girl

T

Tony Creamer

Audition boy

H

Hamish McFarlane

Avril Luxon

G

Geoff Barlow

Headmaster

S

Samantha Townsley

Teenage Isabel

S

Sarah Llewellyn

June Frame as Child

C

Christopher Lawrence

Bruddie Frame as Teen

F

Fiona Kay

Marguerite

B

Brian Flegg

Doctor

E

Eileen Clarke

Neighbor

M

Margaret Gordon

Neighbor

C

Caroline Somerville

Poppy as teen

L

Lilian Enting

Miss Crowe

F

Fiona Brown

Shirley

M

Maureen Duffy

Miss Farnie

K

Karla Smith

Sybil

Willa O'Neill

Edith

F

Fritha Stalker

Bridget

M

Melanie Reid

Melanie

N

Natasha Gray

Lesley

K

Kelly Stewart

Rose

Andrew Robertt

Bruddie

G

Glynis Angell

Isabel

S

Susan McGregor

June Frame as teen

E

Erin Mills

Katherine

V

Virginia Brocklehurst

Rona

N

Natalie Ellis

Aunt Isy

E

Eddie Hegan

Uncle George

Sarah Smuts-Kennedy

June

C

Colin McColl

John Forrest

E

Erin Dorricott

Eunice

F

Francene Clark

Mary

D

Doreen Donnell

Teacher

A

Alistair Douglas

Headmaster

R

Rod Collison

Mr. Niles

H

Harry Lavington

Head of Psychology

S

Sheryl Stewart

Nurse Maitland

C

Cushla Ashton

Borstal Girl

J

Jacqueline O'Rourke

Borstal girl

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