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| Mail Order Bride | |
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| Directed by | Stephen Wallace |
| Written by | Robyn Davidson |
| Produced by | Michael Carson |
| Starring | Ray Meagher Sheila Kennelly |
| Cinematography | Julian Penney |
| Edited by | William Russo |
| Music by | Ralph Schneider |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
Release date | September 2, 1984 |
Running time | 86 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
Mail Order Bride is a 1984 Australian television film about a builder who imports a Filipino bride. [1]
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