The Lunatics' Ball

A psychologist with unconventional methods challenges a psychiatric hospital and win the admiration and love of a doctor, but he pulls back due to finding that he has only a short time to live. He achieves mixed results with his patients, but ultimately achieves a measure of love and recognition.

Cast

Russel Walder

as Charles Duron

Jane Irwin

as Charlotte

Michael Daly

as Dr. Taylor

Jeremy Birchall

as Librarian

Joy Watson

as Sara's Mother

Gillian Baxter

as Television Reporter

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