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A Woman’s Tale (1991): Cast

A Woman’s Tale (1991) movie poster

A Woman’s Tale is a 1991 comedy drama directed by Paul Cox, starring Sheila Florance as Martha, Chris Haywood and Norman Kaye. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

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A Woman’s Tale (1991) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
Paul Cox
Genres
Drama , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is A Woman’s Tale About?

The premise of A Woman’s Tale without spoilers.

Directed by Paul Cox, this intimate and uplifting drama follows the final days of an elderly woman confronting terminal cancer. Written especially for lead actress Sheila Florance, who was herself dying of the disease during production, the film becomes a poignant, personal self‑portrait of her life and struggle.

A Woman’s Tale Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • australia
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

A Woman’s Tale Cast & Characters

Sheila Florance leads the cast as Martha, with Chris Haywood as Jonathan and Norman Kaye as Billy. Directed by Paul Cox; 9 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in A Woman’s Tale

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A Woman’s Tale Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Woman’s Tale.

A Woman's Tale - Paul Cox / Sheila Florance (Trailer)
Details

A Woman’s Tale Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Mémoires de femmes” and “Рассказ женщины”.

Also known as
  • Mémoires de femmes
  • Рассказ женщины
  • Racconto di donna

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FAQ

A Woman’s Tale FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Woman’s Tale, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Woman’s Tale?

A Woman’s Tale runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was A Woman’s Tale released?

A Woman’s Tale was released on September 26, 1991.

Who directed A Woman’s Tale?

A Woman’s Tale was directed by Paul Cox.

More films by Paul Cox

Who is in the cast of A Woman’s Tale?

A Woman’s Tale stars Sheila Florance as Martha, Chris Haywood as Jonathan and Norman Kaye as Billy, among 9 credited actors.

Does A Woman’s Tale have a post-credit scene?

No. A Woman’s Tale has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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