Dangerous Remedy

The story

The ABC telemovie event Dangerous Remedy tells the fascinating story of Dr Bertram Wainer. Living and working in Melbourne in the 1960s, Dr Wainer put his life at risk to expose police corruption in an effort to change the law on abortion and put an end to the illegal operations that were killing young women. It’s a truly inspiring story. Dr Wainer’s determination, even when his own life and that of his family’s was threatened, never faltered. He was living proof that one person can make a difference and change the status quo. With the support of Dr Wainer’s family, the filmmakers have endeavoured to capture the essence of his struggle to expose police corruption and change the law.

Cast & crew

Jeremy SimsBertram Wainer

Susie PorterPeggy Berman

William McInnesJack Ford

Maeve DermodyJo Wainer

Mark Leonard WinterLionel Pugh

Peter O'BrienBarry Smith

Gary SweetMatthews

Caroline CraigBarbara Wainer

Nicholas BellDr. Troup

Nicole FreemanFelice Wainer

Emily WheatonBonnie McGregor

Natalie Carr

Natalie CarrNurse