Tim Movie Review 1979

Follows the relationship between a handsome, mentally retarded young man and an attractive older businesswoman. Sappy story line is redeemed by Gibson's fine performance in one of his first roles. Based on Colleen McCullough's first novel.

Distribution

Warner Home Video, Inc., 5775 Linder Canyon Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362, URL: http://whv.warnerbros.com, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 94 minutes.
Originally from Australian.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Romantic Drama, May-December Romance, Mental Retardation, Down Under, Books to Film: Colleen McCullough

Screenplay

Michael Pate

Cast

Mel Gibson, Piper Laurie, Peter Gwynne, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison

Cinematography

Paul Onorato

Director

Michael Pate

Music

Eric Jupp

Producer

Michael Pate, Satori Productions

Awards

Australian Film Inst. 1979: Actor (Gibson).