Tim (1979)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 49min
- Drama, Romance
- 13 Jul 1979 (Australia)
- Movie
A somewhat mentally handicapped 20-year-old man works as a laborer, but everyone abuses his naiveté. A nice 40-year-old American woman hires him one day and they become close. However, the town and his family see her as predatory.
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Awards:
- 4 wins.
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Cast verified as complete
| Piper Laurie | ... |
Mary Horton
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| Mel Gibson | ... |
Tim Melville
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| Alwyn Kurts | ... |
Ron Melville
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Pat Evison | ... |
Em Melville
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Peter Gwynne | ... |
Tom Ainsley
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| Deborah Kennedy | ... |
Dawnie Melville
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David Foster | ... |
Mick Harrington
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Michael Caulfield | ... |
John Martinson
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| Margo Lee | ... |
Mrs. Harrington
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James Condon | ... |
Mr. Harrington
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Brenda Senders | ... |
Mrs. Parker
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Kevin Leslie | ... |
Curly
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Allan Penney | ... |
Mr. Thompson
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Brian Barrie | ... |
Dr. Perkins
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Geoff Usher | ... |
Minister
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Bill Charlton | ... |
Builder
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Sheila McGuire Taylor | ... |
Celebrant
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| Doris Goddard | ... |
Maud
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Catherine Bray | ... |
Mrs Martinson
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Arthur Faynes | ... |
Ambulance Attendant
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| Ray Barrett | ... |
Man Outside Hotel (uncredited)
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| Louise Pajo | ... |
Secretary (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Michael Pate | ||
Written by
| Colleen McCullough | ... | (novel) |
| Michael Pate | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Geoff Gardiner | ... | associate producer (as Geof Gardiner) |
| Michael Pate | ... | producer |
Music by
| Eric Jupp | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Onorato | ... | director of cinematography |
Editing by
| David Stiven | ||
Editorial Department
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grading |
| Margaret Cardin | ... | negative cutting |
| Bill Gooley | ... | consultant |
| Jo Lynes | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Felippa Rock | ... | (casting) (as Felippa Pate) |
Art Direction by
| John Carroll | ||
Costume Design by
| Pat Forster | ||
Makeup Department
| Michelle Lowe | ... | hairdressing / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Betty Barnard | ... | production manager |
| Mark Piper | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ben Cardillo | ... | third assistant director |
| Keith Heygate | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Midlam | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Barbara Gibbs | ... | property buyer |
| Philip Worth | ... | standby props (as Phil Worth) |
Sound Department
| Bob Cogger | ... | dubbing editor |
| Phillip Cogger | ... | assistant dubbing editor |
| Andy Duncan | ... | boom operator (as Andrew Duncan) |
| Peter Fenton | ... | sound mixer |
| Les McKenzie | ... | sound recordist / sound supervisor |
| Gerry Nixon | ... | sound engineer |
| Julian Ellingworth | ... | sound mixer (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | visual effects (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Brostoff | ... | focus puller |
| Ross Erickson | ... | chief grip |
| Tex Foote | ... | auxilliary generator operator |
| Frank Hammond | ... | camera operator |
| Derek Jones | ... | gaffer |
| Richard Merryman | ... | clapper/loader |
| Robert Morehead | ... | stills |
| Simon Purton | ... | electrics |
| Paul Thompson | ... | assistant grip |
| Ted Williams | ... | best boy |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Pat Forster | ... | wardrobe co-ordination |
Music Department
| Eric Jupp | ... | conductor (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Linda Ray | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Rosanne Andrews-Baxter | ... | production secretary |
| Lynn Barker | ... | production accountant |
| Phil Deamer | ... | unit runner |
| Lynn Hyem | ... | producer's secretary |
| Frank Manley | ... | catering: Jems |
| Amanda Newton | ... | design |
| Peter Newton | ... | design |
| Christopher Pate | ... | producer's assistant |
| Gian Salari | ... | technical advisor/geology |
Production Companies
- Pisces Productions
- Australian Film Commission
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO)
- New South Wales Films
- Nine Network Australia
Distributors
- Greater Union Organisation (GUO) (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Breien Film (1979) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Satori Releasing (1981) (United States) (theatrical)
- National Film Development (1981) (India) (theatrical)
- Ace Video (1999) (United States) (VHS)
- Astral Video (1983) (Canada) (VHS)
- BBC Four (2012) (United Kingdom) (tv) (network television)
- BBC One (1990) (United Kingdom) (tv) (network television)
- BBC Two (1984) (United Kingdom) (tv) (network television)
- Edde Entertainment (1993) (United States) (VHS)
- Edel Media & Entertainment (2013) (Germany) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Front Row Entertainment (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Golden Frog Srls (1999) (United Kingdom) (video)
- HGV Video Productions (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- Le Groupe Prolusion (1983) (Canada) (VHS) (Montreal)
- Legacy Entertainment (2003) (Canada) (DVD)
- Mac Filmworks (2006) (United States) (DVD)
- Media Home Entertainment (1983) (United States) (VHS)
- Melisa Video (1983) (France) (VHS)
- Metacom Video (1995) (United States) (VHS)
- Opção (1987) (Brazil) (VHS)
- Platinum Disc (2000) (United States) (VHS)
- Quality Special Products (1994) (Canada) (VHS)
- Quality Video (1994) (United States) (VHS)
- Rainbow Products Limited (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
- SBS Belgium (1983) (Belgium) (VHS)
- Selko Vision (1986) (Poland) (VHS)
- Showcase Entertainment (2003) (United States) (DVD)
- Star Entertainment (2023) (World-wide) (video)
- Thorn EMI Video Australia (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- Topanga Canyon Films (2018) (Spain) (Blu-ray) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2009) (Australia) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (World-wide)
- Video Treasures (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- e-m-s new media (2002) (Germany) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Clark Film Services (location facilities)
- EMI Studios/Sydney (music recorded at)
- Jem's Catering (catering)
- Optical & Graphics (titles)
- Panavision Australia (filmed in)
- Spectrum Films (production facilities)
- United Sound (mixed at)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Tim is a young man with below average intelligence. He works as a builder's labourer, and is often taken advantage of by his fellow workers and other people. Mary asks Tim to work around her yard for a day. The day stretches into a few weekends, and the two soon become good friends. Some people, however, are suspicious of their friendship which seems to be continually strengthening, accusing Mary of taking advantage of Tim's innocence. Will changing circumstances in Tim's family life change his relationship with Mary?
Written by Murray Chapman |
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| Taglines | A chance meeting. An impossible love story come true. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | When Piper Laurie's character comes outside to read whilst Tim is working in the yard, the book she is reading is "The Thorn Birds", written by Colleen McCullough, the same author as "Tim". When Tim joins her for tea he asks if the book is any good, and she responds that it is very interesting. Several years later, Piper Laurie had a role in the TV miniseries that was made out of The Thorn Birds. See more » |
| Goofs | The boom and the shadow of the boom operator follow Mary out of her kitchen in the bottom right of the screen at the beginning of the film. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Mel Gibson: The High Octane Birth of a Superstar (2002). See more » |
| Quotes |
Tim Melville:
You told me that one day I would be so happy that I'd cry See more » |