Dangerous Remedy
TV Movie
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.
2012-11-04
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Cast
Jeremy Sims as Bertram Wainer
Susie Porter as Peggy Berman
William McInnes as Jack Ford
Maeve Dermody as Jo Wainer
Mark Leonard Winter as Lionel Pugh
Peter O'Brien as Barry Smith
Gary Sweet as Matthews
Caroline Craig as Barbara Wainer
Nicholas Bell as Dr. Troup
Nicole Freeman as Felice Wainer
Emily Wheaton as Bonnie McGregor
Jeffery Richards as Policeman Reagan
Chris Haywood as Sir Arthur Rylah