The Getting of Wisdom
Based on the 1910 novel by Henry Handel Richardson, thought to be an account of her own schooldays at the Presbyterian Ladies College in Melbourne. A young girl, Laura Tweedle-Rambotham who grew up in the outback, and at around the age of 14, is sent off by her poor mother who has scrimped and saved for her to go to a prestigious women’s private college in Melbourne, the Presbyterian Ladies College.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: The Getting of Wisdom
- Genres: Drama
- Release Date: 1977-08-25
- Runtime: 101 minutes
- Rating: 5.2/10 (16 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: Australian Film Commission
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 2.828
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Susannah Fowle
as Laura Tweedle Rambotham
Hilary Ryan
as Evelyn
Terence Donovan
as Tom McNamara
Patricia Kennedy
as Miss Chapman
Sheila Helpmann
as Mrs. Gurley
Candy Raymond
as Miss Zielinski
Barry Humphries
as Rev. Strachey
John Waters
as Rev. Shepherd
Kerry Armstrong
as Kate
Sigrid Thornton
as Maria
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What is The Getting of Wisdom?▼
The Getting of Wisdom is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1977-08-25.
Who are the main actors in The Getting of Wisdom?▼
The main cast includes Susannah Fowle, Hilary Ryan, Terence Donovan, Patricia Kennedy, Sheila Helpmann, .
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What is the IMDb rating of The Getting of Wisdom?▼
The Getting of Wisdom has an IMDb rating of 5.2/10 based on 16 votes.
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The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by Australian Film Commission. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
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The Getting of Wisdom was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
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The total runtime of The Getting of Wisdom is 101 minutes.
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