My Letter to George

My Letter to George (also known as Mesmerized and Shocked) is a 1986 drama film directed by Michael Laughlin and starring Jodie Foster, John Lithgow and Michael Murphy.

Contents

• Plot
• Cast
• References

It was a co-production between Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom and United States with RKO Pictures. The film was released and re-released under two other titles: Mesmerized and Shocked.

Plot

An orphaned New Zealand girl marries a much older wealthy businessman. Strains soon develop between them, at great emotional and physical toll on them and those around them, from family and servants, to business and trade associates and clientele.

Cast

Jodie Foster – Victoria

John Lithgow – Oliver Thompson

Michael Murphy – Wilson

Dan Shor – George

Harry Andrews – Old Thompson

Philip Holder – Dr. Finch

Beryl Te Wiata – Mrs. Simmons

Reg Evans – Mr. Simmons

Jonathan Hardy – Burley

Don Selwyn – Joseph

Derek Hardwick – Longwood

George Spoors – Lawyer

Bob Gould – Judge

Jonathan Elsom – Public Prosecutor

Norman Fairley – Bailiff