Rent Tim (1979)
3.3 of 5 from 53 ratings
1h 45min
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- Synopsis:
- Tim (Mel Gibson) is a handsome young man with the intelligence and innocence of a child. Protected from the real world, Tim works as a builder's laborer and odd-job man when he meets Mary Horton (Piper Laurie), an older well-educated woman. The two strike-up an unusual friendship but one which begins to cause suspicion as Tim's friends and family begin to question Mary's intentions. Adapted from the novel by Colleen McCullough's, this film is a heart-warming love story that proves the old adage that love will conquer all.
- Actors:
- Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison, Peter Gwynne, Deborah Kennedy, David Foster, Michael Caulfield, Margo Lee, James Condon, Brenda Senders, Kevin Leslie, Allan Penney, Brian Barrie, Geoff Usher, Bill Charlton, Sheila McGuire Taylor, Doris Goddard, Catherine Bray, Arthur Faynes
- Directors:
- Michael Pate
- Producers:
- Michael Pate
- Writers:
- Colleen McCullough, Michael Pate
- Studio:
- Pegasus
- Genres:
- Drama, Romance
- Collections:
- Top 10 Films of 1979
- Countries:
- Australia
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Reviews (1) of Tim
Soapy melodrama ruined by a over enthusiastic score - Tim review by AER
Everything is writ large in the unsubtle Australian movie notable for the presence of a young Mel Gibson in the lead role as Tim. Every emotion is telegraphed by the biggest orchestra this side of Ben Hur. You will emote gatdammit. Perhaps its dated too much but this was too syrupy, too corny and too basic to appeal. Sorry.
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