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27A

8.0(1)19741h 26m2

A middle-aged alcoholic is sentenced to six weeks in jail for a minor offense. While there he undergoes psychiatric treatment for his alcoholism and is committed to a hospital for the criminally insane for the duration of his sentence. However, under Section 27A of the Queensland Mental Health Act, he can be detained indefinitely until the hospital authorities declare him eligible for release.

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Released
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Language
English

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Director

Esben Storm

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Australia

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  • AustraliaAU

    • Theatrical5 Jun 1974

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27A was released on 5 June 1974.

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