The King of the Two Day Wonder (1978)
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- 1h 7min
- Drama
- 08 Nov 1978 (Australia)
- Movie
When a writer of 'pulp' detective fiction fails to deliver his latest novel on time, he is forced to confront a tragedy from his past that causes him to re-evaluate his life.
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- 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Walter Dobrowolski | ... |
Robert Damien / Blake
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| Sigrid Thornton | ... |
Christy
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Allen Bickford | ... |
Barry
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James Robertson | ... |
Assassin
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Maureen O'Loughlin | ... |
Ondine
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Ian Blake | ... |
Gerald Riffin
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Corinne Boston | ... |
Cafe Patron
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Allan Campbell | ... |
Cafe Patron
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Mary Conlen | ... |
Cafe Patron
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Paul de Camaro | ... |
Cafe Patron
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Diane Giulieri | ... |
Julia Dean
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Darryl Gladwin | ... |
King
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Lewis House | ... |
Hotel Bellboy
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Debbie Keep | ... |
Waitress
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Chris Kern | ... |
Photo Studio Assistant
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Ron Macris | ... |
Rapallo
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John Matyear | ... |
Elisha Bernstein
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Andrew Robertson | ... |
Henchman
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John Savic | ... |
Henchman
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Mandy Stevens | ... |
Girl playing violin
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Michael Sullivan | ... |
Cafe Patron
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| Peter Sumner | ... |
Jim Delaney
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Jill Taylor | ... |
Receptionist (voice)
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Ron Watkins | ... |
The Driver
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Directed by
| Kevin Anderson | ||
Written by
| Kevin Anderson | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Kevin Anderson | ... | producer |
| Walter Dobrowolski | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Greg Sneddon | ||
Cinematography by
| Kevin Anderson | ||
Editing by
| Kevin Anderson | ||
| Tony Stevens | ||
Editorial Department
| Warwick Driscoll | ... | negative cutting |
Sound Department
| Nick Alexander | ... | sound recordist |
| Lloyd Carrick | ... | sound recordist |
| Les McKenzie | ... | sound mixer |
| John Phillips | ... | sound editor / sound recordist |
| John Rowley | ... | sound editor |
| Phil Stirling | ... | sound recordist |
Special Effects by
| Darryl Gladwin | ... | special effects |
| John Pugh | ... | special effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Paul Ammitzboll | ... | grip |
| Murray Ware | ... | production assistant |
Music Department
| Elizabeth Bing | ... | violin solo |
| Doron Kipen | ... | Music Recording |
| Helen Lawson | ... | vocalist |
| John McDiarmid | ... | Music recording |
Additional Crew
| David Aarons | ... | production assistant |
| Janet Cain | ... | production assistant |
| Craig Carter | ... | production assistant |
| Peter Crockett | ... | production assistant |
| Brenton Evans | ... | production assistant |
| Tony Fry | ... | production assistant |
| David Greig | ... | production assistant |
| John Hall | ... | production assistant |
| Iain Murton | ... | production assistant |
| Phillip Oyston | ... | production assistant (as Phil Oysten) |
| Tony Stevens | ... | production assistant |
| Oliver Streeton | ... | titles |
| Gail Wood | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Desmond Bone | ... | thanks |
| Murray Brown | ... | thanks |
| Joe Connor | ... | thanks |
| Phillip de Marco | ... | thanks |
| Alan Doble | ... | thanks |
| Lewis House | ... | thanks |
| Ken Jacoby | ... | thanks |
| Brian Jeans | ... | thanks |
| Garry Jennings | ... | thanks |
| Brian Jones | ... | thanks |
| Helen Lawson | ... | thanks |
| Sylvie Le Clezio | ... | thanks |
| Julie Maughan | ... | thanks |
| Don McLennan | ... | thanks |
| Matthew Percival | ... | thanks |
| John Richardson | ... | special thanks |
| Andrew Robertson | ... | thanks |
| David Roe | ... | thanks |
| Tony Stevens | ... | thanks |
| Greg Tepper | ... | thanks |
| Rowena Wallace | ... | thanks |
| Richard Wallas | ... | thanks |
| Norman Wodetski | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Creative Development Branch of the Australian Film Commission (produced with the participation of)
- Kestrel Film Productions (support)
Distributors
- Australian Film Institute (1979) (Australia) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Australian Film Institute (funding)
- New Oakleigh Motors (thanks)
- The Australian Film Commission (funding)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
When a writer of 'pulp' detective fiction fails to deliver his latest novel on time, he seeks an extension from his publisher to 're-work the ending.' Immersing himself in the rewrite he confronts a tragedy from his past that causes him to re-evaluate his life. Written by Kevin Anderson |
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Did You Know?
| Soundtracks | Four Seasons (Winter) See more » |
| Quotes |
Robert Damien:
I was neat, clean, shaved and sober. I was everything the well-dressed detective novelist should be. See more » |