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Newsfront (1978)

In post war Australia the men and women of Cinetone struggle to produce the weekly news reels for the movie going public.

Director:

Phillip Noyce

Writers:

Phillip Noyce (screenplay), Bob Ellis (based on an original screenplay by) | 1 more credit »
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11 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bill Hunter ... Len Maguire
Wendy Hughes ... Amy Mackenzie
Gerard Kennedy ... Frank Maguire
Chris Haywood ... Chris Hewitt
John Ewart ... Charlie
Don Crosby Don Crosby ... A.G. Marwood
Angela Punch McGregor Angela Punch McGregor ... Fay (as Angela Punch)
John Clayton ... Cliff
John Dease John Dease ... Ken
Bryan Brown ... Geoff
Lorna Lesley Lorna Lesley ... Ellie
Mark Holden ... Len's New Assistant
Drew Forsythe Drew Forsythe ... Bruce
Tony Barry ... Greasy
Alexander Archdale Alexander Archdale ... Sir Charles
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Surprisingly adventurous saga of an intrepid group of cinematographers and reporters who risk life and limb to capture footage of breaking news for the movie-going public. Written by David Spalding <dspalding@korova.com>

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When the news ran out...they made their own See more »

Genres:

Drama | History

Certificate:

PG | See all certifications »
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This picture was one of fifty Australian films selected for preservation as part of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's Kodak / Atlab Cinema Collection Restoration Project. See more »

Connections

References ...And God Created Woman (1956) See more »

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One out of the box !
6 March 2003 | by BruceCorneilSee all my reviews

A really good Australian film .Beautifully recreates the look and feel of Sydney as it was in the 1950s. This movie greatly impressed me when I first saw it during its initial cinema release and it still stands up very well. Fine directing job by Phil Noyce, wonderful camera work , thoughtful lighting and some fine performances across the board. An absolute "must see" for any students of '70's Australian cinema.One out of the box !


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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

29 July 1978 (Australia) See more »

Also Known As:

Newsfront See more »

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Budget:

AUD600,000 (estimated)
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Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.66 : 1
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