27A
1974, English. Directed by Esben Storm.
A middle-aged alcoholic is sentenced to six weeks in jail for a minor offense. While there he undergoes psychiatric treatment for his alcoholism and is committed to a hospital for the criminally insane for the duration of his sentence. However, under Section 27A of the Queensland Mental Health Act, he can be detained indefinitely until the hospital authorities declare him eligible for release.
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- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 June 1974
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Esben Storm
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27A runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Who directed 27A?
27A (1974) was directed by Esben Storm and stars Robert McDarra, Bill Hunter, Richard Moir.