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For another movie, under similar title, see: The Test of Love
Annie's Coming Out (also known as A Test of Love) is a 1984 Australian drama film directed by Gil Brealey. It is based on the non-fiction book Annie's Coming Out by disability activists Rosemary Crossley and Anne McDonald. The book tells the story of McDonald's early life in a government institution for people with severe disabilities and her subsequent release.
Original Release
09/20/1984
US Release
04/12/1985
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Angela Punch McGregor | Jessica Hathaway |
| Drew Forsythe | David Lewis / David |
| Liddy Clark | Sally Clements |
| Monica Maughan | Vera Peters |
| Philippa Baker | Sister Waterman |
| Tina Arhondis | Annie O'Farrell |
| Mark Butler | Doctor John Monroe |
| John Frawley | Harding |
| Wallas Eaton | Dr. Rowell |
| Lyn Collingwood | Mrs. O'Farrell |
Directors
Writers
John Patterson, Chris Borthwick, Anne McDonald, Rosemary Crossley
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Angela Punch McGregor | Jessica Hathaway |
| Drew Forsythe | David Lewis / David |
| Liddy Clark | Sally Clements |
| Monica Maughan | Vera Peters |
| Philippa Baker | Sister Waterman |
| Tina Arhondis | Annie O'Farrell |
| Mark Butler | Doctor John Monroe |
| John Frawley | Harding |
| Wallas Eaton | Dr. Rowell |
| Lyn Collingwood | Mrs. O'Farrell |
| Laurie Dobson | Mr. O'Farrell |
| Carl Bleazby | Bill Hathaway |
| Esme Melville | Mrs. Arnold |
| Judith Graham | Mrs. Hathaway |
| Alistair Duncan | Hopgood |
| Simon Chilvers | Metcalf |
| James Wright | Douglas |
| Charles 'Bud' Tingwell | Judge |
| Brett Reynolds | Timmy |
| Matthew Simpson | Stephen |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Don Harley | Executive Producer |
| Ian Adkins | Producer |
| Don Murray | Producer |
