Ruth Cracknell
Ruth Winifred Cracknell was an Australian character and comic actress, comedienne and author, her career encompassing all genres including radio, theatre, television and film. She appeared in many dramatic as well as comedy roles throughout a career spanning some 56 years. In theatre she was well known for her Shakespeare roles.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 4.71 |
| Birthday | 1925-07-06 |
| Place of Birth | Maitland, New South Wales, Australia |
| Also Known As |
1996
Lilian's Story
5.2/5
For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her...
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Lilian's Story
1994
Spider and Rose
6/2
A young ambulance driver befriends an elderly woman.
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Spider and Rose
1978
The Night, the Prowler
5.2/4
Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked b...
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The Night, the Prowler
1989
Kokoda Crescent
0/0
The grandson of a war veteran is found dead from an overdose of heroin. He and his old army buddies swing into action and stake out the drug dealer, o...
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Kokoda Crescent
1983
Molly
0/0
After Dan collapses at a train station, he enlists Maxie to watch his beloved dog, Molly. Maxie develops a soft spot for her new furry companion - a d...
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Molly
1978
The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
6.8/63
The true story of a part Aboriginal man who finds the pressure of adapting to white culture intolerable, and as a result snaps in a violent and horrif...
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The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith
1977
The Singer and the Dancer
8.5/1
An older woman relives the bitter memories of her past, through her friendship with a younger girl who is experiencing a very insecure relationship wi...
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The Singer and the Dancer
1982
The Best of Friends
0/0
The Best of Friends is a 1982 Australian romantic comedy about two best friends who have an affair one night, resulting in the woman becoming pregnant...
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The Best of Friends
1997
Joey
6.2/13
Billy is a boy who is trying to save a baby kangaroo called Joey when it is caught and taken to Sydney. Linda, the young daughter of the U.S. Ambassad...
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Joey
1958
Smiley Gets a Gun
7/1
The happy-go-lucky young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others - all so he can earn a n...
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Smiley Gets a Gun
1983
The Dismissal
0/0
The drama surrounding the dismissal of Mr. Gough Whitlam as the Labor Prime Minister of Australia - on 11 November, 1975 - by the then Governor-Genera...
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The Dismissal
1975
That Lady from Peking
1/1
Max Foster (Carl Betz), an American newspaper reporter, is in Hong Kong to assist a defecting Russian diplomat. In return for arranging an escape, the...
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That Lady from Peking
1988
Emerald City
5.636/11
A comedy of life's temptations - lust, greed and power. The city in question is Sydney and the colour green signifies greed and envy in David Williams...
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Emerald City
1987
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
0/0
This documentary explores the imaginative world of Australian novelist Elizabeth Jolley. It combines readings, dramatised segments, and witty and play...
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The Nights Belong to the Novelist
2004
The Scree
0/0
Five friends set off on an adventure in a small boat. They discover a mysterious island, where, one by one, they die a terrible death.
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The Scree
1989
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
0/0
Maitland and its sleepy neighbour, Morpeth, are never quite the same again, all due to a middle-aged couple and their hobby of violin playing. This an...
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