Bliss (1985): Cast
Bliss is a 1985 romantic drama directed by Ray Lawrence, starring Barry Otto as Harry Joy, Helen Jones and Gia Carides. It runs 1 hour 52 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 52m (112 min)
- Director
- Ray Lawrence
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Window III Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Bliss About?
The premise of Bliss without spoilers.
After his death, advertising executive Harry Joy finds himself in a nightmarish version of hell that mirrors his corrupt life. His daughter trades sex for drugs with her brother, while society’s toxic products multiply. As his self‑written notes grow fragmented, he flees with former prostitute Honey Barbera, questioning his sanity.
Bliss Themes & Keywords
· 33 tags- brother sister incest
- simulated blowjob
- female topless nudity
- screenplay adapted by author
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- female full frontal nudity
- man
- incest
- australian fantasy
- directorial debut
- one word title
+21 more Show fewer
- australia
- storytelling
- rainforest
- love letter
- honeybee
- husband wife relationship
- dysfunctional marriage
- surrealism
- cult film
- crucifix
- cancer
- affair
- suicide
- paranoia
- elephant
- adultery
- back from the dead
- call girl
- insanity
- based on novel
- independent film
Bliss Cast & Characters
Barry Otto leads the cast as Harry Joy, with Helen Jones as Honey Barbara and Gia Carides as Lucy Joy. Directed by Ray Lawrence; 18 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ray Lawrence
- Barry Otto as Harry Joy
- Helen Jones as Honey Barbara
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Gia Carides as Lucy Joy -
Lynette Curran as Bettina Joy
Also Starring in Bliss
· 14 more- Bryan Marshall Adrian Clunes
- Paul Chubb Reverend Des
- Jeff Truman Joel
- Robert Menzies Damien
- John Doyle Bettina's Doctor
- Kerry Walker Alice Dalton
- Tim Robertson Alex Duval
- George Whaley Vance
- Tommy Dysart De Vere
- Saskia Post Harry's Daughter
- Kati Edwards Neighbour 2
- Sarah De Teliga Harry's Mother
- Miles Buchanan David Joy
- Jon Ewing Aldo
More from Ray Lawrence
More films directed by Ray Lawrence, best-rated first: Lantana and Jindabyne.
Bliss Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “ŚWIĘTY SPOKÓJ” and “布利斯”.
- Also known as
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- ŚWIĘTY SPOKÓJ
- 布利斯
- Espera’m a l’infern
- Блаженство
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Bliss FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bliss, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Bliss?
Bliss runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
When was Bliss released?
Bliss was released on October 4, 1985.
Who directed Bliss?
Bliss was directed by Ray Lawrence.
More films by Ray Lawrence Who is in the cast of Bliss?
Bliss stars Barry Otto as Harry Joy, Helen Jones as Honey Barbara and Gia Carides as Lucy Joy, among 18 credited actors.
Does Bliss have a post-credit scene?
No. Bliss has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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