Bertrand (film)
| Company type | Television film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Founder | Romilly Cavan (writer), Ken Hannam (producer) |
| Headquarters | Sydney , Australia |
| Products | Television films |
Bertrand is a 1964 Australian TV movie broadcast on the non-commercial ABC channel, occupying a one-hour time slot. The script was crafted by Romilly Cavan and production was overseen by Ken Hannam. Its initial screening took place in Sydney on 27 May 1964, with subsequent airings in Melbourne on 12 August and Brisbane on 2 September.
Plot
The narrative unfolds in Sydney and revolves around a stray cat named Bertrand who serves as a link between three characters: a young man (Michael Thomas), a solitary individual (Ronald Morse), and a former suffragette (Eve Wynne).
Cast
- Michael Thomas portraying Albert Watson
- Ronald Morse in the role of Tracey
- Eve Wynne as Mrs Glover
- Ben Gabriel playing Mr Watson
- Kit Taylor as Jacki
Production
Initially created for British TV and set within the United Kingdom, the storyline was adapted to an Australian context for this production. Geoffrey Wedlock took on the role of designer, while the feline lead, Bertrand, was portrayed by Tim, a cat belonging to Wedlock's neighbor N Jenkins. Tim was noted for his dependable performances on command.
Reception
The Sydney Morning Herald described the film as excessively lengthy and dull, expressing that situating the story in Australia was an ill-advised choice.
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