"Fiends of the Family" is a 1969 Australian television play. It was part of the ''

Australian Plays Theatre of Australia refers to the history of the performing arts in Australia, or produced by Australians. There are theatrical and dramatic aspects to a number of Indigenous Australian ceremonies such as the corroboree. During its colonial pe ...

'' series. Written by Pat Flower based on her 1966 novel, directed by Oscar Whitbread.

Plot

In a lonely house in the suburbs, three middle-aged sisters are repressed by their mother.

Cast

* Ruth Cracknell as Maggie * Betty Lucas *Judith Fisher *Moray Powell

Production

The ABC bought the rights to the novel in November 1967.

Reception

It won the 1970 Awgie for best script.

References

External links

* * 1960s Australian television plays 1969 Australian television episodes 1969 television plays Australian Plays (season 1) episodes Works by Pat Flower {{tv-episode-stub