Dangerous Remedy

Ken Cameron
2012-11-04


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105 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Jeremy Sims Bertram Wainer Unowned
Susie Porter Peggy Berman Unowned
William McInnes Jack Ford Unowned
Maeve Dermody Jo Wainer Unowned
Mark Leonard Winter Lionel Pugh Unowned
Peter O'Brien Barry Smith Unowned
Gary Sweet Matthews Unowned
Caroline Craig Barbara Wainer Unowned
Nicholas Bell Dr. Troup Unowned
Nicole Freeman Felice Wainer Unowned
Emily Wheaton Bonnie McGregor Unowned
Natalie Carr Nurse Unowned
Jeffery Richards Policeman Reagan Unowned
Chris Haywood Sir Arthur Rylah Unowned
Cameron Heine Dirk Wainer Unowned
Calen MacKenzie Rory Wainer Unowned
Elliott Michael Smith Sean Wainer Unowned