The Big Hurt (1986)
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- R
- 1h 33min
- Crime, Thriller
- 04 Sep 1986 (Australia)
- Movie
A reporter looking into the death of a research scientist finds more deaths connected to the man, including some dubious "suicides". He discovers that the scientist may have been killed to cover up a secret government plot concerning...
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David Bradshaw | ... |
Price
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| Lian Lunson | ... |
Lisa
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Algerson
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Harry Gregory
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McBride
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Alan Cassell | ... |
Blake
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| Alethea McGrath | ... |
Mrs Trent
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Joanne Canning | ... |
Ballerina
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Syd Conabere | ... |
O'Neal
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Schwartz
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Dorothy Cutts | ... |
Rachel
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Gary Adams | ... |
Fletch
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Abbe Holmes | ... |
Jenny
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Robin Cuming | ... |
Monk
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Julie Jones | ... |
Wendy
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Paul Young | ... |
Smudge
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Julie Du Rieu | ... |
Street Whore
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Paul Russell | ... |
David Myles
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Mira Babic | ... |
Temptress
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Yvonne Braumann | ... |
Human Ashtray / Tank Girl #4
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John Allan | ... |
Jogger
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James McRae | ... |
News Editor
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Ronnie Burns | ... |
Journo #1
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Norman Hancock | ... |
Journo #2
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Elwin Bradshaw | ... |
Journo #3
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Finn Greentree-Keane | ... |
Luke
(as Finn Keane)
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Johnny Raaen | ... |
Thug #1
(as John Raaen)
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Billy Smith | ... |
Thug #2
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Kurt von Schneider | ... |
Guard
(as Kurt Schneider)
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Nicci Lane | ... |
Tank Girl #1
(as Nikki Lane)
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Anna Knappe | ... |
Tank Girl #2
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Elizabeth Archer | ... |
Tank Girl #3
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David Bickerstaff | ... |
Doctor
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Lynn Hegarty | ... |
Receptionist
(as Lynn Heggarty)
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Dorothy Lawrence | ... |
Mrs. Sartore
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| Geoff Parry | ... |
Mr. Gregg
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Lawrence Mah | ... |
Shopkeeper
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Bruce Atkins | ... |
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Craig Delahoy | ... |
Manager (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Barry Peak | ||
Written by
| Barry Peak | ... | (screenplay) & |
| Sylvia Bradshaw | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Phillip Dwyer | ... | executive producer (as Phillip J. Dwyer) |
| Chris Kiely | ... | producer |
Music by
| Allan Zavod | ||
Cinematography by
| Malcolm Richards | ||
Editing by
| Ralph Strasser | ||
Editorial Department
| Catherine Angelico | ... | assistant editor |
| Bruce Braun | ... | lab liaison |
| Meg Koernig | ... | negative cutter |
Casting By
| Ian McWha | ||
Production Design by
| Paddy Reardon | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna Jakab | ||
Makeup Department
| Karla O'Keefe | ... | make-up created by |
Production Management
| Ray Pond | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ross Hamilton | ... | first assistant director |
| Hugh McLaren | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Jan Hing | ... | props buyer |
| Brian Lang | ... | standby props |
Sound Department
| Stephen Haggerty | ... | boom operator (as Stephen Haggarty) |
| David Harrison | ... | sound mixer |
| Chris Roland | ... | boom operator |
| John Rowley | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Jeff Little | ... | special effects technician |
| Brian Pearce | ... | special effects supervisor |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Rosie Cass | ... | clapper loader |
| Mike Mato | ... | gaffer |
| Orv Mudie | ... | key grip |
| John Ogden | ... | assistant camera |
| Nick Payne | ... | best boy (as Nicky Payne) |
| Simon Stewart | ... | grip |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Kerrie Barnhill | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Rachel Nott | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
Script and Continuity Department
| Barbara Bishop | ... | script editor |
| Salli Engelander | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Janette Deason | ... | production secretary |
| Maree Mayall | ... | production accountant |
| Angelo Sartore | ... | runner |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Valhalla Films (1986) (Australia) (VHS)
- Esselte Video (1988) (Finland) (VHS)
- Magnum Entertainment (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Norstar Home Video (1989) (Canada) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia Pictures International Video (1989) (West Germany) (VHS)
- RCA / Columbia Pictures Video (1990) (United Kingdom) (VHS)
- Videosonic (1990) (Greece) (VHS)
- CIC-Taft Home Video (Australia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Cameraquip Australia (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
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A reporter looking into the death of a research scientist finds more deaths connected to the man, including some dubious "suicides". He discovers that the scientist may have been killed to cover up a secret government plot concerning mind-control drugs that have been tested on unknowing civilians, and he becomes involved with the scientist's daughter, who is trying to clear her father's name. Written by frankfob2@yahoo.com |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Referenced in Love Still Won't Die (2006). See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Any similarities between persons living, dead or unborn, products, institutions, small objects lost under the seat of your car or social relevance and anything portrayed in this film is entirely coincidential and unintended. See more » |