Dangerous Remedy - 2012

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.

105min
2012
M
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.7/10

Cast

Jeremy Sims profile pictureJeremy SimsBertram Wainer
Susie Porter profile pictureSusie PorterPeggy Berman
Maeve Dermody profile pictureMaeve DermodyJo Wainer
Peter O'Brien profile picturePeter O'BrienBarry Smith
Gary Sweet profile pictureGary SweetMatthews
Caroline Craig profile pictureCaroline CraigBarbara Wainer
Nicholas Bell profile pictureNicholas BellDr. Troup
Emily Wheaton profile pictureEmily WheatonBonnie McGregor
Jeffery Richards profile pictureJeffery RichardsPoliceman Reagan
Chris Haywood profile pictureChris HaywoodSir Arthur Rylah

About Dangerous Remedy

Dangerous Remedy 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.

Age Rating: M
Runtime: 105min

Extra details

Original Title: Dangerous Remedy
Original Language: English
Directed By: Ken Cameron
Production Companies
Eclipse FilmsAustralian Broadcasting CorporationFilm Victoria