
An Angel at My Table (1990)
Based on the autobiographies of Janet Frame
158 min
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.
- Release date
- April 25, 1991
- Country of origin
- United Kingdom, Australia
- Music
- Don McGlashan
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Trailer
Soundtrack
- Opening Credits (Duncan Gray) & Scene Iinstrumental2:27
- Somebody Stole My Galinstrumental2:37
- 12 Dancing Princessesinstrumental1:28
- An die Musikinstrumental3:07
- Janet's Arrival at Seacliffinstrumental1:53
- Piano Sonata in Bb - Slow Movementinstrumental9:20
- Blue Smoke (Kohu Auwahi)instrumental2:55
- Day Room at Seacliffinstrumental0:40
- Leaving Seacliffinstrumental1:14
- Po Ata Rau (Now Is the Hour)instrumental2:53
- Quisiera Yo Renegar (Petenara)instrumental2:56
- Ay Pilato (Saeta)instrumental1:31
Cast
- Kerry Fox as Janet
- Alexia Keogh as Young Janet
- Karen Fergusson as Teenage Janet
- Iris Churn as Mother
- Jessie Mune as Baby Janet
- Kevin J. Wilson as Father
- Brenda Kendall as Miss Botting
- Faye Flegg as Doctor
- Timothy Bartlett as Gussy Dymock
- Fiona Kay as Marguerite
- Francesca Collins as Baby Jane
- Melina Bernecker as Myrtle
- Mark Morrison as Young Bruddie
- Katherine Murray-Cowper as Young Isabel Frame
Crew
- Jane Campion · Director
- Janet Frame · Writer
- Laura Jones · Writer
- Bridget Ikin · Producer
- Don McGlashan · Composer
- Stuart Dryburgh · Cinematographer
- Veronika Jenet · Editor
- Diana Rowan · Casting director
- Grant Major · Production designer