Centrespread (1981)

The Story of a photographer's struggle in the glamorous world of nude modeling.

Director:

Tony Paterson

Writers:

Robert Fogden, Michael Ralph

Stars:

Kylie Foster, Paul Trahair, Mark Watson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Kylie Foster	...	Niki
Paul Trahair	...	Gerard
Mark Watson	...	Mark
Ivor Louis	...	Editor
Jack Neate	...	Old Man
Edson Annan	...	Boss
Paula Carter	...	Waitress
Colin Moglia	...	Droog
Carmen J. McCall	...	House Model
Helina McCall	...	Bald Lady
Mark Bonnet	...	Rapist
Brenda Knowles	...	Motorbike Girl
Simon Boyce	...	Seducer
Julie Christy	...	Seducer
Amber	...	Paint Girl

Storyline

The Story of a photographer's struggle in the glamorous world of nude modeling.

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Plot Keywords:

low budget film | coast | ocean | nudity | erotica | 

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Taglines:

The ultimate society...where sex is freely available

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Genres:

Drama | Sci-Fi

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 October 1981 (Australia)

Filming Locations:

Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 600,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

82 min

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is considered an "Ozploitation" (Australian exploitation) picture.

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Connections

Featured in Not Quite Hollywood: The Wild, Untold Story of Ozploitation! (2008)

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Soundtracks

"Centrespread"
Performed by Lisa Edwards

User Reviews

Wayne Groom's first feature...

...is his best, which doesn't say all that much. It's a mixture of futuristic science fiction woven into a corny love story that probably would have worked, but for the script, which contained so much constant nudity and sex that mainstream actors would have been highly unlikely to accept the roles. Add to that budget constraints - Groom, as producer of this one, would not have had access to the funds he has now (although the Australian Film Corporation gets a plug here) - and what we're left with is an Australian foray into very soft porn that has trouble finding a mainstream audience because of the acting quality. Just who the hell are Kylie Foster and Paul Trahair? A quick search on IMDb tells us that Trahair's only other role was as a young detective in SQUIZZY TAYLOR. Foster is much more travelled: she had character roles in the TV series PRISONER and SKYWAYS, and then found parts in KITTY AND THE BAGMAN, MELVIN and QUIGLEY DOWN UNDER - though how is a mystery, noting her acting "talent" in CENTRESPREAD. Indeed, while CENTRESPREAD could have become an Australian cinematic landmark akin to MAD MAX, the best parts remain the opening and closing themes, the former of which could easily have become a mainstream pop classic. Rating: 5/10