The Fourth Wish is a 1976 Australian family film directed by Don Chaffey based on a three-part 1974 TV drama from the ABC.
Plot
Casey learns that his 12-year-old son Sean has leukaemia and will die in a few months. Casey leaves his job to devote himself to making his son happy, seeking to grant three wishes for Sean: to own a dog, be reunited with his mother, and meet the Queen.
Cast
- John Meillon as Casey
- Robert Bettles as Sean
- Michael Craig as Dr. Richardson
- Anne Haddy as Dr. Kirk
- Ron Haddrick as Harbord
- Robyn Nevin as Connie
- Julie Hamilton as Jenny
- Brian Anderson as Wally
- Julie Dawson as Hannah
- Edwin Hodgeman as Simms (as Ted Hodgeman)
- Norman Yemm as Specialist
- Brian James as Jarvis
- Don Crosby as Priest
- Cul Cullen as Patcheck
- Gordon McDougall as Policeman
- Dennis Olsen as Ross
- Jo England as Day Nurse
- Les Foxcroft as Pat
Television miniseries
The original miniseries aired in 1974. John Meillon won a Best Actor Logie for his performance.
Production
John Meillon had appeared in the TV show. He formed Galaxy Productions, a company with Michael Craig and Don Chaffey to make the movie.
Shooting began in Adelaide in November 1975 with Robert Bettles replacing Mark Shields as Sean.
See also
- Cinema of Australia
References
External links
- The Fourth Wish at IMDb
- The Fourth Wish at Rotten Tomatoes
- The Fourth Wish at Oz Movies
