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Overview

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Director:
Michael Jenkins
Writers:
Bob Herbert (play)
Michael Jenkins (writer)
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Release Date:
5 December 1986 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
He's a fighter and a rebel. She's dynamite, she's dazzling. To the world he's trouble. But to Kathy, he's a hero. [Australia Theatrical] more
Plot:
This drama is set in World War II Australia, where an American Marine, Rebel is recuperating from wounds suffered in battle... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
4 wins & 4 nominations more
User Comments:
Not so bad, not so good. more (4 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Matt Dillon ... Rebel
Debra Byrne ... Kathy McLeod

Bryan Brown ... Tiger
Bill Hunter ... Browning
Ray Barrett ... Bubbles
Julie Nihill ... Joycie
John O'May ... Benie
Kim Deacon ... Hazel
Isabelle Anderson ... Mrs. Palmer
Sheree Da Costa ... Barbara (as Sheree da Costa)
Joy Smithers ... Mary, All Girl Band
Cassandra Delaney ... All Girl Band
Antoinette Byron ... All Girl Band
Nicky Crayson ... All Girl Band
Nikki Coghill ... All Girl Band
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Additional Details

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Runtime:
89 min | Sweden:93 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
2.35 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Iceland:16 | UK:15 (video rating) | Australia:M | Finland:K-16 | Sweden:15 | USA:R
Filming Locations:
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Company:
Village Roadshow Pictures more

Fun Stuff

Movie Connections:
Referenced in Young Talent Time Tells All (2001) (TV) more
Soundtrack:
Heroes more

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User Comments

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Not so bad, not so good., 5 February 2009
6/10
Author: Pandelis from Cyprus

Before the films from down under became such a delicacy (Strictly Balroom etc) this movie tries its best and, even though it doesn't accomplish much, still makes an impression that separates it from many other similar with it.

A very very Young Matt Dillon and then Pop diva make a bit awkward couple, but Debra Byrnes manages to earn some sympathy from the audience (and an AFI nomination for Best Actress). The story is a bit too much melodramatized and the last scene is a bit too extravagant, given the fact it takes place in a club and not an opera house.

However, the song that Byrnes performs ("Hero") made quite an impression to me and I still remember its lyrics even after 20 years or so that I have seen it.

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