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    Helen

    120'

    2009-11-26

    6.5

    Drama

    Overview:

    On the outside, Helen has it all – a loving family and a successful career – but when her suppressed mental illness resurfaces, the world crumbles around her. Crippled by depression, Helen finds solace through her friendship with Mathilda, a kindred spirit struggling with bipolar disorder.

    DirectingSandra NettelbeckWritingSandra Nettelbeck

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    Cast

    3

    Helen

    Ashley Judd

    2

    David

    Goran Višnjić

    2

    Mathilda

    Lauren Lee Smith

    2

    Julie

    Alexia Fast

    2

    Dr. Sherman

    Alberta Watson

    1

    Susanna

    Leah Cairns

    2

    Frank

    David Hewlett

    1

    John

    David Nykl

    2

    Kara

    Chelah Horsdal

    1

    Donna

    Ali Liebert

    1

    Stephen

    Conrad Coates

    1

    Woman

    Alex Stevens

    1

    Maire'd

    Rob Heschl

    1

    Stranger

    Robin Nielsen

    2

    ER Doctor

    Adrian Hough

    1

    Psych Nurse #1

    Julia Keilty

    1

    Psych Nurse #2

    Mylène Dinh-Robic

    1

    Psych Nurse #3

    Sunita Prasad

    2

    Head Nurse

    BJ Harrison

    1

    Male Student

    Hyuma Frankowski

    1

    Dan

    David Quinlan

    1

    Defense Attorney

    Veena Sood

    1

    Prosecutor

    John Shaw

    1

    Judge Wilkens

    Malcolm Stewart

    1

    Dr. Donahue

    Ken Kramer

    1

    Man on Pier

    Chaz Chamberlain

    1

    Police Officer

    Carlo Fanella

    1

    Father

    Terence Lewis

    1

    Mother

    Rhonda Onstad

    1

    Daughter (as Leah Bourke)

    Leigh Bourque

    1

    Young Julie

    Daisy Lippa

    2

    Dr. Barnes (as David Lewis)

    David James Lewis

    1

    Father

    Terry Lewis

    1

    Store Employee (uncredited)

    Grace Bauer

    1

    Mother (uncredited)

    Vanessa Burns

    1

    Thief (uncredited)

    Jonathan Holmes

    1

    Bus Driver (uncredited)

    Ian Thompson

    Details:

    • Budget: 8000000
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 34820
    • List of countries:
      1. Canada
      2. Germany
      3. United Kingdom
      4. United States of America
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. Insight Film Studios
      2. Egoli Tossell Film
      3. Filmstiftung Nordrhein-Westfalen
      4. Helen Productions
    • Vote Count: 70
    • Popularity: 1.3482
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Helen

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