My First Wife (1984)

4.5/10 96 min Drama

Overview

My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.

Cast

John Hargreaves

John

Wendy Hughes

Helen

David Cameron

Tom

Anna Maria Monticelli

Hilary

Charles Tingwell

Helen's Father

Jon Finlayson

Bernard

Julia Blake

Kristin

Ron Falk

Psychiatrist

Tony Llewellyn-Jones

Doctor

Linden Wilkinson

Doctor

Renée Geyer

Barmaid

Bill Hunter

Bar Patron (uncredited)

Dennis Miller

Bar Patron (uncredited)

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