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Middle Age Spread (1979)

Movie ★ 5.0 97 min

Comedy Drama

Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.

John Reid Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 1, 1979
Runtime
97 min
Budget
$100,000
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Studio
Endeavour Productions

Themes

Cast

Grant Tilly Colin Dorothy McKegg Elizabeth Peter Sumner Peter Sumner Reg Bridget Armstrong Bridget Armstrong Isobel Donna Akersten Donna Akersten Judy Bevan Wilson Robert Kerry McGregor Jane John Linaker Roddy Sophie Perkins Caroline David Mahon Stephen Ian Watkin Ian Watkin Wrightson John Atha Macintosh Yvonne Lawley Miss Reidy

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Frequently asked questions

What is Middle Age Spread about?
Colin is the deputy principal of a city high school (Avondale College, Auckland) who reluctantly applies for the principal's job on the latter's retirement. Colin's wife, Elizabeth - who is losing interest in him -gives a dinner party. Among the guests is Judy, temporarily reconciled with her husband for the sake of the children. Colin - who has taken upon jogging to combat a spreading waistline - and Judy, gradually enter into an affair.
Who directed Middle Age Spread?
Middle Age Spread was directed by John Reid.
Who stars in Middle Age Spread?
Middle Age Spread stars Grant Tilly, Dorothy McKegg, Peter Sumner, Bridget Armstrong.
When was Middle Age Spread released?
Middle Age Spread is a 1979 comedy, drama film.
Where can I watch Middle Age Spread?
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