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One Way Ticket (1997 film)

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One Way Ticket
Written by
  • Karin Altmann
  • Michael Brindley
Directed byRichard Franklin
Starring
Music byNerida Tyson-Chew
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
ProducerIan Bradley
CinematographyEllery Ryan
EditorDavid Pulbrook
Running time97 minutes
Production companies

One Way Ticket is a 1997 Australian made-for-television drama film directed by Richard Franklin. The film was inspired by real events in the life of prison officer Heather Parker, who assisted in the escape of Peter Gibb and Archie Butterly.[1][2]

Plot

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A criminal languishing in jail embarks on a torrid affair with a female guard. However, events take a sinister turn as she becomes increasingly besotted, and news of their romance becomes public – leading to the collapse of her marriage. Desperate, she agrees to help the crook escape, only to start doubting his commitment.

Cast

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Production

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Some filming took place at St. Andrews Hotel, St. Andrews, Victoria, Australia.

References

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  1. ^ "One Way Ticket". Screen Australia. Retrieved 13 August 2021.
  2. ^ "Telemovies & Miniseries". Retrieved 13 August 2021.
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