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Ground Zero (1987)

PG_13 109 min  -  Action | Drama | Mystery  -   1 October 1987 (USA)
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A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginies to be exposed to and killed by radiation... See full summary »

Directors:

Bruce Myles, Michael Pattinson

Writers:

Mac Gudgeon, Jan Sardi

Stars:

Colin Friels, Jack Thompson and Donald Pleasence
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Colin Friels ...
Jack Thompson Jack Thompson ...
Trebilcock
Donald Pleasence ...
Prosper Gaffney
Natalie Bate Natalie Bate ...
Pat Denton
Burnham Burnham Burnham Burnham ...
Charlie
Simon Chilvers Simon Chilvers ...
Commission president
Neil Fitzpatrick Neil Fitzpatrick ...
Hooking
Bob Maza Bob Maza ...
Walemari
Beverley Dunn Beverley Dunn ...
Commisioner #1
Alan Hopgood Alan Hopgood ...
Commisioner #2
Peter Cummins Peter Cummins ...
Ballantyne, Australian veteran
Brian James Brian James ...
Vice-Adm. Windsor
Bob Hornery Bob Hornery ...
Meteorologist
Steve Dodd Steve Dodd ...
Freddy Tjapalijarri
Alfred Austen Alfred Austen ...
Aboriginal elder
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Storyline

A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginies to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

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Australia | Secret | Cinematographer | Asio | Flat  | See more »

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Once you know the secret of Ground Zero, maybe the British will try to kill you, too. See more »

Genres:

Action | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Ground Zero. See more »

Filming Locations:

Coober Pedy, South Australia, Australia See more »

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 7,000,000 (estimated)

Gross:

$203,144 (USA)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

BDB, Ground Zero, The Hoyts-Burrowes Film Group See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Simon Chilvers role as the Commission President was based on the real life British nuclear tests at Maralinga Royal Commission Chairman Jim McLelland. The real life inquiry was also know as the McClelland Royal Commission. See more »

Connections

References Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) See more »