The Wild Duck

Ibsen's play, adapted to Australia, concerns a couple forced to answer for their daughter's legitimacy.

Cast

Jeremy Irons

as Harold

Liv Ullmann

as Gina

Lucinda Jones

as Henrietta

John Meillon

as Old Ackland

Arthur Dignam

as Gregory

Michael Pate

as Wardle

Rhys McConnochie

as Mr. Roland

Marion Edward

as Mrs. Summers

Peter De Salis

as Peters

Jeff Truman

as Johnson

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