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Wikipedia article




'Belinda' is a 1988 Australian film directed by Pamela Gibbons which stars Deanne Jeffs in the title role. The film was also known as 'Midnight Dancer'.

Plot



Sixteen-year-old Australian girl Belinda (Deanne Jeffs) wants to become a ballerina. To makes ends meet, she takes a job as an exotic dancer in a Sydney cabaret. Eventually, she is able to reach her goal, but not before experiencing humanity at best and worst of times.

Cast



* Deanne Jeffs as Belinda

* Mary Regan as Crystal

* Kaarin Fairfax as Sandra

* Nicos Lathouris as Benny

* Hazel Phillips as Doreen

* John Jarratt as Graeme

* Elizabeth Lord as Mandy

* Gerda Nicholson as Belinda's Mother

* Alan Cassell as Belinda's Father

* Tim Burns as Jamie

Production



The movie was autobiographical for Pamela Gibbons. It was shot in Sydney August to October 1986.David Stratton, 'The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry', Pan MacMillan, 1990 p195

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