Belinda (film)
Belinda is a 1988 Australian film directed by Pamela Gibbons which stars Deanne Jeffs in the title role. The film was also known as Midnight Dancer.
Plot
Sixteen-year-old Australian girl Belinda (Deanne Jeffs) wants to become a ballerina. To makes ends meet, she takes a job as an exotic dancer in a Sydney cabaret. Eventually, she is able to reach her goal, but not before experiencing humanity at best and worst of times.
Cast
Deanne Jeffs as Belinda
Mary Regan as Crystal
Kaarin Fairfax as Sandra
Nicos Lathouris as Benny
Hazel Phillips as Doreen
John Jarratt as Graeme
Elizabeth Lord as Mandy
Gerda Nicholson as Belinda's Mother
Alan Cassell as Belinda's Father
Tim Burns as Jamie
Production
The movie was autobiographical for Pamela Gibbons. It was shot in Sydney August to October 1986.
Awards
References
External links
Belinda at the Internet Movie Database
Belinda at Rotten Tomatoes