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30 September 1977 (Australia) moreTagline:
Nothing will prepare you for the end morePlot:
A teacher discovers one of his students has a rare blood disease, and is drawn into a mystery that culminates in a thrilling climax. | add synopsisUser Comments:
Why isn't this on DVD release yet? moreCast
(Credited cast)| Nick Tate | ... | Simon Robinson | |
| John Waters | ... | David Abbott | |
| Elizabeth Alexander | ... | Jenny Abbott | |
| Michelle Jarman | ... | Sally Abbott | |
| Charles 'Bud' Tingwell | ... | Dr. Miller | |
| Geraldine Turner | ... | Betty Tate | |
| Max Cullen | ... | Jim Tate | |
| Barry Donnelly | ... | Sergeant Potter | |
| Sheila Florance | ... | Miss Gleeson | |
| Isobel Harley | ... | Miss Tucker | |
| Joy Westmore | ... | Mrs. Shields | |
| Adrian Wright | ... | Peter Flynn | |
| David Smeed | ... | Mark | |
| Max Fairchild | ... | Joe Baxter |
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Phillip Island, Victoria, AustraliaFun Stuff
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The movie was racked with controversy after its release, with Director Ken Hannam condemning it to the media of the day. Producer Patricia Lovell has said of it; "It was one of those films that has caused me a lot of sleepless nights since" The lead actors have also spoken of their mixed feelings about the movie, interviews with them can be seen on the DVD. Nick Tate has said; "It's a film that, I think, was before its time in Australia" John Waters reckons; "Its one of the Australian films that really has stood the test of time" And Elizabeth Alexander has said; "I'm very sorry for everyone who was involved that it wasn't finally as great as we all hoped it would be. Because it certainly had the makings of that, the potential to be that and, of course, everyone wanted it to be that. But for me, it was just off the mark. I'm sorry to say that." moreQuotes:
Jenny Abbott: When David and I were very young, we'd walk up here and sit and look out across the water. We used to argue if that land over there was England or America! Sometimes it was Africa or India but it was always the world, the world beyond our world - Summerfield. moreFAQ
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Earlier comments already tell you what's so good about this film and have kindly not spoiled the plot so I'll simply add that I would love to see this classic film again.
This movie makes a refreshing change from modern formulaic trash (you know the ones I mean) so give it a go ~ I'm surprised by how watchable 70's movies are, it didn't seem so then but it was a brilliant decade for films.
Come on whoever-owns-the-film-rights, pull your finger out and give this fab movie the DVD release it deserves! NOW!
P.S, If you like this, try 'Bunny Lake is Missing' which is another quirky little gem...