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.
Jeremy Sims
as Bertram Wainer
Susie Porter
as Peggy Berman
William McInnes
as Jack Ford
Maeve Dermody
as Jo Wainer
Mark Leonard Winter
as Lionel Pugh
Peter O'Brien
as Barry Smith
Gary Sweet
as Matthews
Caroline Craig
as Barbara Wainer
Nicholas Bell
as Dr. Troup
Nicole Freeman
as Felice Wainer
Emily Wheaton
as Bonnie McGregor
Natalie Carr
as Nurse
