Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces

1988 1h 30m EN

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★7.0TMDB · 1

Documentary

Synopsis

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The third film in a documentary series from acclaimed director Gillian Armstrong, about the lives of three working class women. as they grow up from the age of 14. They're now at the ripe old age of 26, and we witness the women confronting the very real issues of teenage pregnancy, and love versus sex, marriage and career.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Kerry Carlson
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Diana Doman
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Josie Petersen
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Gillian Armstrong
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gillian Armstrong
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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38 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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ERA

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Part of the "Gillian Armstrong's Seven Years On" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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ERA

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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ERA

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Directed by Gillian Armstrong, shot by Steve Arnold. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mark Moffatt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicholas Beauman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Kerry Carlson and Diana Doman and Josie Petersen carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Gillian Armstrong directs. Steve Arnold behind the camera. Mark Moffatt scores. Nicholas Beauman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
238 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Part of the "Gillian Armstrong's Seven Years On" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
5Directed by Gillian Armstrong, shot by Steve Arnold. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
6Original score by Mark Moffatt. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
7Editor Nicholas Beauman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Kerry Carlson and Diana Doman and Josie Petersen carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt0074208 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Steve Arnold
Original score: Mark Moffatt
Editing: Nicholas Beauman
Runtime: 90 min · 1h 30m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces (1988)

Part of

Gillian Armstrong's Seven Years On

A documentary-series exploring the lives, hopes and dreams of three working class girls living in Adelaide, South Australia. The films visit them at ages 14, 18, 26, 33 and 48.

Also by

Gillian Armstrong

Key crew

EditorNicholas Beauman
SoundToivo Lember
ProducerGillian Armstrong
ProducerTristram Miall
Music SupervisorPhilip Powers

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

woman director

Release history · US

When it landed

Theatrical1988-10-05

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