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Title27A (1974)
Alternative/Original Title
DisabilityMental Alcoholism
CountryAustralia
Length86
GenreTrue story
Rating?
DirectorEsben Storm
CastRobert McDarra Bill Hunter
NotesSet in Queensland, Australia A middle-aged alcoholic, Bill Donald, goes for help to Alcoholics Anonymous. But when he is given a psychiatric examination he is sent to a hospital for the criminally insane. This is done under the Queensland Health Act No 27A which Donald then fights to get his release.

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