 Breaker Morant 1980  PG, 107 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Bruce Beresford
Cast: Edward Woodward, Jack Thompson, John Waters, Bryan Brown, Charles "Bud" Tingwell, Rod Mullinar, Vincent Ball, Terence Donovan, Ray Meagher, Chris Haywood, Chris Haywood, Russell Kiefel, Lewis Fitz-Gerald
In this Australian film, which uses the 1901 Boer War as its setting, three officers are tried for the revenge execution of Boer prisoners and a German missionary. The film examines the moral responsibilities of military men who are simply following orders. Well worth seeing.
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The Coca-Cola Kid 1985  R, 94 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Dusan Makavejev
Cast: Eric Roberts, Greta Scacchi, Bill Kerr, Chris Haywood, Kris McQuade, Max Gillies, Tony Barry, Paul Chubb, Colleen Clifford, Tim Finn
Becker (Eric Roberts), a Coca Cola marketing executive, is sent to Australia to increase sales of Coke. He finds out that part of the problem is a rival cola manufacturer, an old man who doesn't want competition. Offbeat and fun.
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The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky 2002 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Documentary
aka: Nijinsky
Director: Paul Cox
Cast: Derek Jacobi, Delia Silvan, Chris Haywood, Kevin Lucas, Hans Sonneveld, Oliver Streeton, Jillian Smith, David Gallasch, Aanya Whitehead, Gabriella Joy Smart
The collected letters of famed Polish dancer, Vaslav Nijinsky, are read by Derek Jacobi. They chronicle the passionate man's inner thoughts, which would later–rightly or wrongly–send him into an insane asylum.
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Heatwave 1982 R, 99 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Phillip Noyce
Cast: Judy Davis, Richard Moir, Chris Haywood, Bill Hunter, Anna Maria Monticelli, John Gregg, John Meillon, Dennis Miller, Peter Hehir, Carole Skinner
This is a mystery-thriller involving political under-handed dealings in real estate construction involving $100 million. Judy Davis plays an idealist who opposes the building and Richard Moir plays the architect who has the project.
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Innocence 2000 N/R, 95 min.
Genre: Drama
Director: Paul Cox
Cast: Julia Blake, Charles "Bud" Tingwell, Terry Norris, Robert Menzies, Marta Dusseldorp, Kristien Van Pellicom, Kenny Aernouts, Chris Haywood, Norman Kaye, Joey Kennedy
When widower and retired music teacher Andreas (Charles "Bud" Tingwell) contacts his past love, Claire (Julia Blake), even after a 50-year separation, they discover there is still a spark between them. But, Claire is married (although not happily), and more than a few concerns enter into the decision about their right to rekindle a past love.
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Jindabyne 2006 R, 123 min.
Genre: Drama / Thriller
Director: Ray Lawrence
Cast: Gabriel Byrne, Laura Linney, Deborra-Lee Furness, John(2) Howard, Chris Haywood, Leah Purcell, Stelios Yiakmis, Alice Garner, Simon Stone, Betty Lucas, Eva Lazzaro, Sean Rees-Wemyss, Charles "Bud" Tingwell
Friends Stewart (Gabriel Byrne), Carl (John Howard), Rocco (Stelios Yiakmis), and Billy (Simon Stone) are enjoying a fishing trip near the town of Jindabyne in a remote part of Australia when they discover a young female Aborigine's body floating in the river. Instead of reporting their find immediately, they tie the body to a tree and continue their vacation. When they finally do notify the police, the situation of not reporting the death is met with scorn. Stewart's wife Claire (Laura Linney) is especially concerned, but when she tries to right the wrong, her actions are resented by both the White majorities and the Aborigines in the area.
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Kiss or Kill 1997 R, 93 min.
Genre: Thriller
Director: Bill Bennett
Cast: Matt Day, Frances O'Connor, Chris Haywood, Barry Otto, Andrew S. Gilbert, Barry Langrishe, Max Cullen, Tiffany Peters, Julie Sobotta, Syd Brisbane
Lovers Al (Matt Day) and Nikki (Frances O'Connor) operate a scam in which Nikki picks up married businessmen and then drugs and robs them–until one of her marks dies. Al and Nikki find a tape in the briefcase of the victim exposing sports hero Zipper Doyle as a pedophile. Nikki threatens Zipper, and Al and Nikki make tracks out of town. But, people along the way keep dying, and the mistrust between Al and Nikki grows deeper.
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Lonely Hearts 1982 R, 95 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Paul Cox, Kon Ichikawa
Cast: Wendy Hughes, Norman Kaye, Jon Finlayson, Julia Blake, Jonathan Hardy, Irene Inescort, Vic Gordon, Ted Grove-Rogers, Ron Falk, Chris Haywood
A piano tuner, Peter (Norman Kaye), and a shy office worker, Patricia (Wendy Hughes), have led quiet lives without any romance until they meet and learn how to have a meaningful relationship. A fun film from Australia.
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 The Man from Snowy River 1982 PG, 102 min.
Genre: Western
Director: George Miller
Cast: Kirk Douglas, Tom Burlinson, Terence Donovan, Tommy Dysart, Jack Thompson, Sigrid Thornton, Chris Haywood, Bruce Kerr, David Bradshaw, Tony Bonner
This family film involves two brothers, both played by Kirk Douglas, who have gone separate ways. One is wealthy; the other has spent his life looking for the wealth that has eluded him. Good action and scenery. Sequel: "Return to Snowy River."
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Man of Flowers 1983 N/R, 93 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Paul Cox
Cast: Norman Kaye, Alyson Best, Chris Haywood, Sarah Walker, Julia Blake, Bob Ellis, Werner Herzog, Barry Dickins, Patrick Cook, Victoria Eagger
Bremer (Norman Kaye) is a rich old man who watches instead of participating in life. He love flowers, and also loves to pay a model for disrobing for him. Different.
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 Muriel's Wedding 1994 R, 105 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: P.J. Hogan
Cast: Toni Collette, Daniel Lapaine, Sophie Lee, Rosiland Hammond, Belinda Jarrett, Pippa Grandison, Bill Hunter, Chris Haywood, Matt Day, Rachel Griffiths
Muriel dreams to the backdrop songs of ABBA. She dreams of weddings and having friends in this Australian comedy, so leaves home for Sydney with her friend.
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Quigley Down Under 1990  PG-13, 120 min.
Genre: Western
Director: Simon Wincer
Cast: Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, Alan Rickman, Chris Haywood, Ron Haddrick, Tony Bonner, Jerome Ehlers, Conor McDermottroe, Roger Ward, Ben Mendelsohn, William Zappa
American cowboy Matthew Quigley (Tom Selleck) answers an ad placed by Australian rancher Elliott Marston (Alan Rickman) to come to his ranch and shoot dingoes. Upon arrival at the Marston Ranch, Quigley learns that Marston wants him to shoot aborigines. Quigley refuses, Marston tries to kill him, Quigley escapes with ex-patriot American Crazy Cora (Laura San Giacomo), and aborigines take care of the fleeing couple. But, by story's end, Marston still must be dealt with. 2 User Reviews
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| | Anonymous 09/22/2007 | | mstrick says it all...one of the best westerns that I have ever see. |
| | Outstanding western! | mstrick 01/28/2007 | This is one of my favorite westerns. I consider it to be outstanding. The uncut version is best. Usually when they show it on TV they cut out some of the best parts for time. Perhaps if someone other than Alan Rickman had played the role of Elliott Marston, the movie would be taken more seriously.
Watch it for yourself and see if you don;t thoroughly enjoy it! |
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 Shine 1996 PG-13, 105 min.
Genre: Drama / Musical / Romance
Director: Scott Hicks
Cast: Geoffrey Rush, Noah Taylor, Alex Rafalowicz, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud, Googie Withers, Chris Haywood, Sonia Todd, Justin Braine, Gordon Poole, Nicholas Bell, Marianna Doherty, Danielle Cox, Joey Kennedy
This film provides a biographical account of Austrian piano virtuoso David Helfgrott. As a youth, David (Alex Rafalowicz) was a child prodigy, but in his twenties David (Noah Taylor) suffered a nervous breakdown brought on by abuse from his overbearing father, Peter (Armin Mueller-Stahl). After more than 15 years of problems, David (Geoffrey Rush) finally triumphs over adversity when he falls in love with Gillian (Lynn Redgrave) who helps him regain his life and fame in the music world. Rush won the Best Actor Oscar. The film was also nominated for nine others, including Best Picture, Director, and Supporting Actor (Mueller-Stahl).
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Sweet Talker 1991  PG, 90 min.
Genre: Comedy
Director: Michael Jenkins
Cast: Bryan Brown, Karen Allen, Justin Rosniak, Chris Haywood, Bill Kerr, Bruce Spence, Bruce Myles, Paul Chubb, Peter Hehir, Don Barker
Harry (Bryan Brown) leaves prison with a plan in hand for his next con job. Arriving at his destination–a small Australian coastal town–he proceeds to sweet-talk the locals into investing in the recovery of a sunken ship and building a theme park. But, he didn't expect to fall in love and start having pangs of guilt. Sound familiar?
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| 1. Attack Force Z (1982)
2. Breaker Morant (1980)
3. The Coca-Cola Kid (1985)
4. The Diaries of Vaslav Nijinsky (2002)
aka: Nijinsky
5. Heatwave (1982)
6. Innocence (2000)
7. Jindabyne (2006)
8. Kiss or Kill (1997)
9. Lonely Hearts (1982)
10. The Man from Snowy River (1982)
11. Man of Flowers (1983)
12. Muriel's Wedding (1994)
13. Newsfront (1978)
14. Quigley Down Under (1990)
15. Shine (1996)
16. Sweet Talker (1991)
17. A Woman's Tale (1991)
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