Emerald City (1988)

A comedy of life's temptations - lust, greed and power. The city in question is Sydney and the colour green signifies greed and envy in David Williamsons amusing satire on its film and ... See full synopsis »

Director:

Michael Jenkins

Writers:

David Williamson (play), David Williamson (screenplay)

Stars:

John Hargreaves, Nicole Kidman, Chris Haywood

2 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
John Hargreaves	...	Colin Rogers
Nicole Kidman	...	Helen McCord
Chris Haywood	...	Mike McCord
Robyn Nevin	...	Kate Rogers
Ruth Cracknell	...	Elaine Ross
Dennis Miller	...	Malcolm Bennett
Ella Scott	...	Penny Rogers
Haydon Samuels	...	Sam Rogers
Nicholas Hammond	...	Ian Wall
Michelle Torres	...	Kath Mitchell
Bruce Venables	...	Limousine driver
Rebel Penfold-Russell	...	Kate's friend
Robert L. Rosen	...	Society photographer (as Robert Rosen)
Wenanty Nosul	...	Polish director
Philip Dodd	...	'Coastwatchers' director

Storyline

A comedy of life's temptations - lust, greed and power. The city in question is Sydney and the colour green signifies greed and envy in David Williamsons amusing satire on its film and publishing industries... See full synopsis »

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Plot Keywords:

screenwriting | screenwriter | boxer shorts | filmmaking | bare chested male | 

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Taglines:

A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition. [Australia Theatrical]

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

9 February 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

A Cidade de Esmeralda

Filming Locations:

State Theatre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Limelight Productions (II), New South Wales Film Corp.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

References Phar Lap (1983)

User Reviews

Amusing story of eighties greed

I am suprised that the rating for this film is so low. Whilst it is admittedly not one of the greatest films of the decade, the film is a competent and amusing story of Sydney in the mid-eighties and Sydney-Melbourne rivalry.

It's humour is typically David Williamson. I like it and would recommend it to anyone.