I'm Damned if I Know
| Company type | Television play |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | 1972 |
| Founder | Kenneth Cook |
| Products | Television plays |
I'm Damned if I Know is a 1972 Australian TV play written by Kenneth Cook.
Premise
The story follows Paul Armstrong, a schoolteacher and devout Christian who is a conscientious objector. He resides among anti-war demonstrators and participates in a peace rally, where he faces accusations of murdering a police officer during the event.
Cast
- Brendon Lunney portraying Paul Armstrong
- Anne Pendelbury
- Pauline Charleston
- Terry Norris
- Michael Duffield
- Laidley Mort
- Bruce Kerr
- John Stanton
- Simon Chilvers
Production
Kenneth Cook, known for his opposition to the Vietnam War, authored this play along with others such as Stockade and The Wine of God's Anger. These works were created as passionate expressions of his views on the conflict. In hindsight, Cook considered these emotionally charged pieces to be somewhat exaggerated.
Reception
The Sun Herald characterized the play as "a tight little drama," whereas The Age commended it for being "topical, punchy and close to the bone... a rare play that dealt with a real life issue."