Monkey Grip

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Single Australian mom Nora (Noni Hazlehurst) juggles her artistic aspirations, motherhood and an increasingly one-sided love affair with a troubled man. As she puts up with a low-paying job in the music business and tries to support her child, Gracie (Alice Garner), unsuccessful actor Javo (Colin Friels) makes his way into Nora's circle of bohemian friends. They begin a relationship, but Javo's burdensome drug problem puts a financial, familial and emotional strain on Nora.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Ken Cameron
Runtime:

1h 41m

Cast & Crew

Noni Hazlehurst
Nora

Colin Friels
Javo

Alice Garner
Gracie

Ken Cameron
Director

Critic Reviews for Monkey Grip

All Critics (1) | Fresh (1)

In the context of Australia in the early 1980s, Monkey Grip as a mirror on one section of inner city Melbourne life is a refreshing reminder.

July 20, 2007 | Full Review…

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Audience Reviews for Monkey Grip

Aug 29, 2010

The 80's setting was a flashback and big cringe. I would have to say the acting was pretty good, but it's a very slight film about a single mum and the men in her life. Nothing overly dramatic happens, it is more emotion driven than exciting. Interesting to see Chrissy Amphlett, though.

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