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    Cathy's Child

    89'

    1979-07-05

    7

    Drama

    Overview:

    Cathy Baikas is a woman of Greek heritage who lives in Sydney, Australia with her three-year-old daughter. When her daughter's father kidnaps the child and takes her back to Greece, Cathy discovers the authorities can do little to help her. She turns to the media. The editor of a major daily newspaper proves sympathetic to Cathy's problem and begins giving her case press coverage. The film is based on a true story.

    DirectingDonald CrombieWritingKen Quinnell

    Cast

    1

    Cathy

    Michele Fawdon

    1

    Dick Wordley

    Alan Cassell

    2

    Paul Nicholson

    Bryan Brown

    1

    The Australian Consul

    Willie Fennell

    1

    Irene

    Flavia Arena

    1

    Barmaid

    Judy Stevenson

    Details:

    • Budget: 0
    • Home page
    • Revenue: 0
    • List of countries:
      1. Australia
    • List of languages:
      1. English
    • List of companies:
      1. CB Films
      2. New South Wales Film Corp.
      3. Village Roadshow
    • Vote Count: 2
    • Popularity: 0.2835
    • Status: Released
    • Original title:Cathy's Child

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