Undercover

Undercover

They did it all . . . BRILLIANTLY!!

1984 · 100 min · ★ 4.5 · Comedy

The uniquely Australian underwear invention of the Berlei Bra and under corsetry of the time is lovingly and lavishly depicted in David Elfick's lush and amusing production.

Directed by David Stevens · Written by Miranda Downes

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