Monkey Grip_
"Loving, hurting, caring, fighting, winning, losing, all part of ... Monkey Grip"
Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.
Starring
Noni Hazlehurst, Colin Friels, Alice Garner
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Monkey Grip was released 44 years ago in 1982.
Overview
Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's dra...
Monkey Grip is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 39m.
CAST (19)
Noni Hazlehurst
Nora
Colin Friels
Javo
Alice Garner
Gracie
Harold Hopkins
Willie
Candy Raymond
Lillian
Michael Caton
Clive
CD
Cathy Downes
Eve
Esben Storm
Record Producer
Chrissy Amphlett
Angela
Tim Burns
Martin
LP
Lisa Peers
Rita
DM
Don Miller-Robinson
Gerald
JR
Justin Ridley
Roaster
PC
Pearl Christie
Juliet
VP
Vera Plevnik
Jessie
JF
Jamie Fonti
Ramondo
CS
Carole Skinner
Waitress
Kate Reid
Peggy
Rebecca Rigg
Michelle
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Monkey Grip about?
Nora is a single mother who wants to live the life of an artist, as do her friends -- a group of Melbourne writers, actors and musicians. But when she's drawn into a passionate affair with a heroin addict, Nora struggles to maintain control of her life.
How long is Monkey Grip?
Monkey Grip has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Monkey Grip?
The cast of Monkey Grip includes Noni Hazlehurst, Colin Friels, Alice Garner, Harold Hopkins, Candy Raymond.
What is the rating of Monkey Grip?
Monkey Grip has a rating of 5.0 out of 10 based on 10 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
