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Tim (1979)  link to Tim on IMDb  

Number: 927

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IMDb Rating:
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6.5/10 (2.7K votes)

Also known as: Colleen McCullough's Tim (complete title)

Country: Australia, 109 minutes

Spoken languages: English

Genres: Drama, Romance

Director(s): Michael Pate

Storyline:
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?

Cast:

Piper Laurie Mary Horton
Mel Gibson Tim Melville
Deborah Kennedy Dawnie Melville
Ray Barrett Man Outside Hotel , uncredited
Alwyn Kurts Ron Melville

Medium: DVD R/RW, Dolby Digital 5.1 - English

Location: Drawer 6 Slot 86

Loaned: No

Aspect ratio: 1.85:1