28 Sep 2005
The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio
A Midwestern housewife supports her large family by entering contests for ad slogans sponsored by consumer product companies, while dealing with abuse from her alcoholic husband. Based on a true story.
The Devil's Playground
A powerful drama relating the intimate aspect of teenage boys and their priest/educators behind the walls of a religious institution where rigid discipline backfires natural feelings are deemed unnatural acts and human lives are controlled in the names of good intentions.
Top Billed Cast
Arthur Dignam Brother Francine
Nick Tate Brother Victor
Simon Burke Tom Allen
Charles McCallum Brother Sebastian
John Frawley Brother Celian
John Diedrich Fitz
Alan Cinis Waite
Richard Morgan Smith
Rowan Currie Casey
Gary Pixton Tomkin
Michael David Turner
Marc Gough Brown
Andrew Court Woolmore
Brett Murphy Tierman
Wayne Comley Mahoney
Peter Cox Brother James
Jonathan Hardy Brother Arnold
Gerry Duggan Brother Hanrahan
Sheila Florance Mrs.Sullivan
Gary Shaw Student
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