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Calamity JaneCalamity Jane (1983)
Dir. James Goldstone
Feat. Jane Alexander, David Hemmings, Talia Balsam
Gutsy western adventure centred on the west's ultimate tomboy 'Calamity Jane,' (realistically portrayed by Jane Alexander) renowned for her ability…
Heart Like a WheelHeart Like a Wheel (1983)
Dir. Jonathan Kaplan
Feat. Jesse Aragon, Bonnie Bedelia
Well–rated biopic of woman racing–car driver, Shirley Muldowney.
Issues Facing WomenIssues Facing Women (1983-1987)
Dir. Patricia Robins, Diana Rowan, Melanie Read
Feat. Judy McIntosh, Elizabeth McRae, Bridgette Allen
Three short films from New Zealand made by and about women. Instincts (1987) 20 mins The story of a woman in a communal relationship in the 70's…
Jane Eyre (TV Series)Jane Eyre (TV Series) (1983) Recommended
Dir. Julian Amyes
Feat. Zelah Clarke, Timothy Dalton
Charlotte Bronte's ever–popular story, of orphan Jane's marriage to the enigmatic Mr Rochester (Timothy Dalton), is here adapted to its…
Cagney and Lacey (TV Series)Cagney and Lacey (TV Series) (1982)
Feat. Sharon Gless, Tyne Daly
Women’s Lib. makes headway into New York’s crime fighting ranks in this sturdy eighties policier propelled by two staunch female detectives in a…
Losing GroundLosing Ground (1982)
Dir. Kathleen Collins
Feat. Seret Scott, Bill Gunn, Duane Jones
Noted as the first feature–length drama directed by a black American woman since the 1920s – a semi–autobiographical story of a…
Personal BestPersonal Best (1982) Recommended
Dir. Robert Towne
Feat. Mariel Hemingway, Glenn Close
Excellent directorial debut for scriptwriter Towne (of CHINATOWN fame), that uses slow–motion photography to dynamise its story of two lesbian…
ScrubbersScrubbers (1982)
Dir. Mai Zetterling
Feat. Imogen Bain, Honey Bane, Debby Bishop
A women–behind–bars movie that sidesteps exploitative trappings to deliver a grimly realistic reminder of tragic and frustrated lives.…
Woman Called Golda, AWoman Called Golda, A (1982) Recommended
Dir. Alan Gibson
Feat. Ingrid Bergman, Ned Beatty, Judy Davis
Much–praised biopic in which Ingrid Bergman gives her final performance as Israeli Prime Minister and so–called "mother of Israel', Golda…
Angel of VengeanceAngel of Vengeance (Ms.45) (1981) Recommended
Dir. Abel Ferrara
Feat. Zoë Tamerlis, Jack Thibeau
Surreal drama about a deaf–mute who seeks revenge after two sexual assaults. Taut and disturbing, with minimal dialogue, it has the distinction…

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