The Decision (film)


The Decision is a 1966 television play by John Warwick broadcast by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. It was part of the Australian Playhouse series. Australian TV drama was relatively rare at the time.

Plot

When public opinion collides with private beliefs in a small town, the result is a tragedy of in tolerance that destroys. A woman is seriously injured in a car accident and requires a blood transfusion, but she refuses on religious grounds. She passes out and the doctor pleads with her husband to give permission. He refuses and the woman dies. The husband is blamed for the wife's death and is shunned by the neighbours.

Cast

The Age called it "an excellent illustration of careful and sustained characterisation... a rare combination of good acting, good writing and good direction."