The Good Wife
She's too much of a woman to be any man's wife.
R 1987 · 98 min · ★ 5.3 · Drama, Romance
In pre-WWII Australia, a love triangle develops between a man, his wife and the man's brother.
Directed by Ken Cameron · Written by Peter Kenna
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Rachel Ward Marge Hills -
Bryan Brown Sonny Hills -
Sam Neill Neville Gifford -
Steven Vidler Sugar Hills - J Jennifer Claire Daisy
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Bruce Barry Archie -
Peter Cummins Ned Hopper -
Carole Skinner Mrs. Gibson -
Clarissa Kaye-Mason Mrs. Jackson - B Barry Hill Mr. Fielding
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Susan Lyons Mrs. Fielding - H Helen Jones Rosie Gibbs
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