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Tim (1979)

A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion

RomanceDrama

Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.

Release Date
July 13, 1979
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
6.3/10 (62 votes)

Director: Michael Pate

Cast: Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts, Pat Evison, Peter Gwynne, Deborah Kennedy, Michael Caulfield, Allan Penney

based on novel or bookfamily relationshipsolder woman younger man relationshipmentally challenged
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Budget
$1M
Revenue
$1M
Full Cast (15 people)

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A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion

A Heartrending Story of Courage and Devotion

6.3
109 min

Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soon they become lovers, as Mary, drawn to Tim's innocence and magnetism, begins to teach him all about life - and love.

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Production Info
StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Budget$600,000
Revenue$809,000
Release Date7/13/1979
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Cast

Piper Laurie

as Mary Horton

Mel Gibson

as Tim Melville

Alwyn Kurts

as Ron Melville

Pat Evison

as Em Melville

Peter Gwynne

as Tom Ainsley

Deborah Kennedy

as Dawnie Melville

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Michael Caulfield

as John Martinson

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Allan Penney

as Mr. Thompson

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tim about?

Handsome but backward gardener Tim Melville has a new woman in his life. She is Mary, his widowed employer, a woman who had given up on love until she had found Tim. At first they are friends. But soo…

How long is Tim?

1h 49m

When was Tim released?

July 13, 1979

Who directed Tim?

Michael Pate

Who stars in Tim?

Piper Laurie, Mel Gibson, Alwyn Kurts

What genre is Tim?

Romance, Drama

Is Tim available to stream?

Yes, on IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel