Cactus

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Movie Info

Isabelle Huppert plays a French woman who travels to Australia after leaving her husband. Injured in an accident, Huppert is in danger of losing her sight. Her friends try to get her to "bond" with blind doctor Robert Menzies, who possesses a greenhouse full of cactus. In the big "Author's Statement" scene, Menzies likens his cactus to people who need special care, even though they seem to bloom only when neglected. The arrival of Isabelle's husband Jean-Pierre Mignon only serves to solidify the relationship between "human cacti" Huppert and Menzies.

Rating:

R
Genre:

Art House & International, Drama, Romance
Directed By:

Paul Cox
Written By:

Paul Cox, Norman Kaye, Bob Ellis
In Theaters:

Apr 1, 1987 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Mar 29, 2005
Runtime:

95 minutes
Studio:

International Spectrafilm

Cast

Isabelle Huppert
as Colo

Robert Menzies
as Robert

Norman Kaye
as Tom

Monica Maughan
as Bea

Banduk Marika
as Banduk

Bunduk Marika
as Bunduk

Sheila Florence

Peter Aanensen
as George

Sheila Florance
as Martha

Jean-Pierre Mignon
as Jean-Francois

Julia Blake
as Cactus Lecturer

Erwin Rado

Ann Rado

Lionel Kowal
as Eye Specialist

Elsa Davis
as Elsa

Tarni Jams
as Mother

Ray Marshall
as Kevin

Maurie Fields
as Maurie

Sean Scully
as Doctor

Dawn Klingberg
as Pedestrian

Curtis Easton
as Young Robert

Kyra Cox
as Sister

Tarni James
as Mother

Tony Llewellyn-Jones
as Father

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Critic Reviews for Cactus

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5)

A qualified accomplishment ... Part and parcel of its limitations, though, is Cactus's genuine will to stand apart, offering rich textures and unexpected pleasures.

Jul 17, 2011 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Nick Davis
Nick's Flick Picks
It seems like a 19th-century Victorian tale.

Mar 30, 2006 | Rating: A- | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A wonder-filled Australian film about a love affair between two people characterized by a blend of caring and sharing.

Oct 13, 2001 | Full Review…

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
Spirituality and Practice