Maybe This Time (movie, 1980)

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...Maybe This Time (1980) is an introspective Australian drama following Fran (Judy Morris), a university professor's assistant approaching her 30th birthday amid personal turmoil. Caught in an affair with married politician's aide Stephen (Bill Hunter), she returns to her rural hometown for a fling with old flame Alan (Ken Shorter) and begins a relationship with her boss and professor Paddy (Mike Preston). The film explores themes of infidelity, self-discovery, emotional complexity, and the challenges of finding meaningful love during a time of sexual liberation and personal transition. Directed by Chris McGill in his feature debut, with a sharp screenplay by Bob Ellis and Anne Brooksbank, it's an underrated gem of the New Australian Cinema era—thoughtful, character-driven, and quietly poignant.

Release Dates

Format Date
Theatrical ReleaseAugust 1980 (Australia premiere)
VHSMid-1980s (limited home video; exact date scarce)
LaserDiscNot released (rare for this title)
DVDNot widely released (occasional region-specific or digital transfers)
Blu-rayNo official release documented

Cast

Actor Character
Judy MorrisFran
Bill HunterStephen
Mike PrestonPaddy
Jill PerrymanMother
Ken ShorterAlan
Michele FawdonMargo
Leonard TealeMinister
Jude KuringSupporting role
Rod MullinarSupporting role
Chris HaywoodSupporting role

Production Crew

Name Role
New South Wales Film CorporationProduction Company
Chris McGillDirector
Brian KavanaghProducer
Bob EllisWriter (Screenplay)
Anne BrooksbankWriter (Screenplay)
Geoff BurtonCinematographer
Sara BennettEditor
Peter FentonSound Designer
Ross EricksonKey Grip
Nixon BinneyCamera Operator
Peter CreightonStill Photographer
Pav GovindSupporting Crew
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