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My First Wife (1984)

1984-09-12 · 1h 36m · EN
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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.

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Bob EllisWriterPaul CoxDirector, Writer

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John HargreavesJohn HargreavesJohnWendy HughesWendy HughesHelenCharles TingwellCharles TingwellHelen's FatherDavid CameronDavid CameronTomAnna Maria MonticelliAnna Maria MonticelliHilaryBetty LucasBetty LucasHelen's MotherJulia BlakeJulia BlakeKristinLucy AngwinLucy AngwinLucyRon FalkRon FalkPsychiatristTony Llewellyn-JonesTony Llewellyn-JonesDoctorLinden WilkinsonLinden WilkinsonDoctor

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What is My First Wife about?

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.

How long is My First Wife?

My First Wife has a runtime of 96 minutes.