Custody

May 18, 1988

1h 34m

★ 0.0

Overview

Using the 'real life' documentary style, this drama observes two years in the life of the Byrne family as they become involved in the complicated legal path that leads to a fully defended custody hearing in the Family Court. The Byrne family are played by actors, with real-life lawyers and members of the judiciary in the legal roles.

Genres

Drama

TV Movie

Production Companies

Film Australia

Custody Trailers

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Cast

Christine Byrne

Judith Stratford

Andrew

Peter Browne

Kathy

Sheridan Murphy

Justin

Michael Cudlin

Margaret

Susan Leith

Grandmother

Mary Acres

Narrator

Peter Carroll

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