Plain Jane (1977)

Name: Plain Jane
Director: Peter Moffatt
Released: 1977-06-14
Duration: 50 min
Cast: Patricia Routledge, Laurence Payne, Jonathan Elsom, Georgina Melville

Director: Peter Moffatt

Cast: Patricia Routledge, Laurence Payne, Jonathan Elsom, Georgina Melville

Runtime50 min

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A well-to-do family moves from the city to a country farmhouse, determined to make a go of things on their own, but the existence of an already present third generation housekeeper rather changes things somewhat. Set in 1973-76.

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Fans of character-driven dramas directed by Peter Moffatt will appreciate the nuanced performances and intimate portrait of a well-to-do family adapting to country life in this 1977 film. With standout turns by Patricia Routledge and Laurence Payne, 'Plain Jane' offers a thoughtful exploration of family dynamics and the challenges of forging a new path.

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"Plain Jane" is a 1966 Australian TV movie. It stars Elspeth Ballantyne and was produced by Oscar Whitbread for the ABC. "Plain Jane" aired on 5 January 1966 in Sydney and Melbourne, and on 25 May 1966 in Brisbane.