Bertrand (film)


Bertrand is a 1964 Australian television film. It aired on non-commercial ABC in a 60-minute time-slot. It was written by Romilly Cavan, and produced by Ken Hannam. It aired in Sydney on 27 May, 1964 and in Melbourne on 12 August, 1964.

Plot

Set in Sydney, the title character of the drama was a stray cat, who brings together three people, a teenager, a recluse and an ex-suffregette.

Cast

It was original written for British television and set in Britain. The setting was relocated to Australia for this version.

Reception

The Sydney Morning Herald called it over long "and tedious" and felt adapting the story to Australia was a mistake.