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Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces

Bingo, Bridesmaids & Braces

Genres

Documentary

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The third film in a documentary series from acclaimed director Gillian Armstrong, about the lives of three working class women. as they grow up from the age of 14. They're now at the ripe old age of 26, and we witness the women confronting the very real issues of teenage pregnancy, and love versus sex, marriage and career.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

0/10

Release Date

05 October 1988

Country

Australia

Cast

Kerry Carlson

Kerry Carlson

Self

Diana Doman

Diana Doman

Self

Josie Petersen

Josie Petersen

Self

Gillian Armstrong

Gillian Armstrong

Self

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