The Perfectionist (1985)
Barbara and Steward are happily married and have three kids. But one day Barbara decides that her children are old enough now and she can quit as housewife and start to study. Against the will of her husband she employs babysitter Eric while she attends university. Steward reacts increasingly nervous about the presence of another man in his family and brings their marriage into a crisis.
Director: Chris Thomson
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Jacki Weaver as Barbara Gunn |
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John Waters as Stuart Gunn |
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Steven Vidler as Erik |
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Kate Fitzpatrick as Su |
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Maggie Dence as |
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Adam Willits as Shaun Gunn |
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Shane Tickner as Tom Gunn |
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Elliot Jurd as Nick Gunn |
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Noel Ferrier as Jack Gunn |
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Jennifer Claire as Shirley Gunn |
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Vic Hawkins as Gordon |
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Linda Cropper as Margaret Bridges |
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Tessa Mallos as Italian Babysitter |
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Julie Godfrey as Depressed Babysitter |
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Sharon Millerchip as Young Babysitter |
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Steve Jacobs as Lecturer |
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James Scanlon as Student |
| Editing | Sara Bennett | Editor |
| Art | Lissa Coote | Production Design |
| Writing | David Williamson | Writer |
| Directing | Chris Thomson | Director |
| Art | Sally Campbell | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Clarissa Patterson | Costume Design |
| Camera | Russell Boyd | Director of Photography |
| Costume & Make-Up | Judy Lovell | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Judy Lovell | Makeup Artist |
| Production | Patricia Lovell | Producer |
| Sound | John Charles | Original Music Composer |