Grievous Bodily Harm *** (1988, Colin Friels, John Waters, Bruno Lawrence, Shane Briant) – Classic Movie Review 10,926

Director Mark Joffe’s 1988 Grievous Bodily Harm is an intriguing, tough-edged Aussie mystery crime thriller with a satisfactorily labyrinthine plot about a teacher (John Waters) who uncovers a connection between his missing wife (Joy Bell) and unexplained murders.

Colin Friels plays an unconventional crime reporter, who is intrigued by the series of murders but is soon caught up in a dangerous conspiracy which could result in him being the next victim.

Debut director Joffe twists the tension tight and hardworking Aussie actors Waters, Friels and Bruno Lawrence (as Det. Sgt. Ray Birch) put in believable performances. Despite some pacing and dialogue problems, especially in the middle section, this is still an involving picture.

Writer: Warwick Hind (screenplay).

Also in the cast are Chris Stalker, Shane Briant, Kim Gyngell, Caz Lederman, Sandy Gore, and Kerry Armstrong.

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