In Sunray, a backwater town on Australia's Murray River, there's little to do but fish or listen to the local radio station. D.J. Ken Sherry arrives from the hustle of Brisbane to run the station; he's mid-40s, detached, thrice divorced,...
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Dimity Hurley
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| Rebecca Frith | ... |
Vicki-Ann Hurley
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George Shevtsov | ... |
Kenneth 'Ken' Sherry
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John Alansu | ... |
Albert Lee
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| Jessica Napier | ... |
Deborah 'Debbie'
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Jill McWilliam | ... |
Curler Victim
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Ryan Jackson | ... |
Boy on Bike (Ride)
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Sabrina Norris | ... |
Beautiful Baby
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Directed by
| Shirley Barrett | ||
Written by
| Shirley Barrett | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Jan Chapman | ... | producer |
Cinematography by
| Mandy Walker | ||
Editing by
| Denise Haratzis | ||
Editorial Department
| David Birrell | ... | assistant editor |
| Margaret Bourke | ... | negative matcher |
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color timer |
Casting By
| Alison Barrett | ||
Production Design by
| Steven Jones-Evans | ||
Art Direction by
| Tony Campbell | ||
Costume Design by
| Anna Borghesi | ||
Makeup Department
| Nik Dorning | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Ann-Maree Hurley | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Stephanie Larman | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Laura Morris | ... | special makeup effects artist |
| Heather Ross | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
Production Management
| Sally Ayre-Smith | ... | production supervisor |
| David Birrell | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Phil Brown | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Robert Graham | ... | unit manager (as Bob Graham) |
| Nino Negrin | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Laurence Pettinari | ... | assistant unit manager (as Laurie Pettinari) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Jennifer Leacey | ... | third assistant director |
| John Martin | ... | second assistant director |
| P.J. Voeten | ... | first assistant director (as P J Voeten) |
Art Department
| Helen Davies | ... | scenic artist |
| Tristan Fitzgerald | ... | model maker |
| Cecily Gatacre | ... | head scenic artist (as Cicily Gatacre) |
| Colin Gearman | ... | carpenter |
| Miriam Johnson | ... | art department coordinator |
| Robert Moxham | ... | stand-by props (as Robert 'Moxy' Moxham) |
| Bryon Neville | ... | signwriter |
| Chris Norris | ... | model maker |
| Joanna Mae Park | ... | buyer (as Joanna Park) / dresser (as Joanna Park) |
| Colin Robertson | ... | buyer / dresser |
| John Rouch | ... | scenic artist |
| Katie Sharrock | ... | assistant stand-by props |
| Marcus Skipper | ... | metalwork and rigs |
| Walter Sperl | ... | construction manager |
| Steve Wright | ... | greensman |
Sound Department
| Steve Burgess | ... | foley mixer |
| Steve Lambeth | ... | dialogue editor |
| Frank Lipson | ... | sound designer |
| Rick Lisle | ... | adr recordist |
| Gerry Long | ... | foley walker |
| Paul Pirola | ... | foley recordist |
| Pete Smith | ... | sound mixer (as Peter Smith) |
| Phil Stirling | ... | boom operator (as Phil Sterling) |
| Gary Wilkins | ... | sound recordist |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | optical effects |
| Robert Sandeman | ... | digital effects (as Rob Sandeman) |
Stunts
| Paul Doyle | ... | assistant stunt coordinator / stunts |
| Collin Dragsbaek | ... | stunts |
| Johnny Hallyday | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Debbie Santic | ... | stunt assistant (as Debbie Sanctic) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Andrew Birbara | ... | assistant camera |
| Kattina Bowell | ... | focus puller |
| Les Frazier | ... | gaffer |
| Warwick Fry | ... | electrician |
| Tony Hall | ... | grip |
| Elise Lockwood | ... | still photographer |
| Arthur Manousakis | ... | grip: second unit |
| Rena Marnich | ... | camera attachment |
| Fabian Poggendorf | ... | assistant grip |
| Claire Pollard | ... | caterer: Camera Cooks |
| Paul Reinhardt | ... | assistant grip |
| Trevor Ripper | ... | best boy |
| John Whitteron | ... | photographer: second unit |
Casting Department
| Shirley Cameron | ... | extras casting |
| Trish McAskill | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Robyn Elliott | ... | costume supervisor (as Robyn Elliot) |
| Suzanne Head | ... | cutter |
| Nina Parsons | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Cheyne Phillips | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Maude Heath | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Christine Woodruff | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jan Chapman | ... | script editor |
| Keith Thompson | ... | script editor |
| Kristin Voumard | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Lorelle Adamson | ... | production coordinator |
| Ian Anderson | ... | liaison: Cinevex |
| Deborah Antoniou | ... | runner (as Debbie Antoniou) |
| Stephanie Castro-Lewis | ... | unit nurse |
| Evanne Chesson | ... | animal wrangler |
| Joanne Court | ... | legal representative |
| Nigel Doyle | ... | rushes runner |
| Jan Edwards | ... | production secretary |
| Max Ehrmann | ... | poet: "Desiderata" (as Max Ehrman) |
| Denise Farrell | ... | production accountant |
| Tony Gibbs | ... | insurance |
| Lee-Anne Higgins | ... | assistant to producer |
| Steven Jones-Evans | ... | title designer |
| Laurie Knight | ... | boss wrangler |
| Gino Lopez | ... | catering assistant |
| George Mannix | ... | safety report |
| Stuart McPhee | ... | accounting assistant |
| Christine Powell | ... | animal handler |
| Peter Ritchie | ... | rushes grader |
| Nik Round | ... | liaison: AAV Australia |
| Ian Russell | ... | liaison: Atlab |
| Peter Thompson | ... | legal representative |
| H.W. Wood | ... | insurance (as H W Woods) |
| Jason Ballantine | ... | avid supervisor (uncredited) |
Thanks
| Collin Dragsbaek | ... | dedicatee |
| Bernadette Norris | ... | thanks |
| Len Norris | ... | thanks |
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
- Film Victoria
- Jan Chapman Productions
- New South Wales Film & Television Office
Distributors
- Contact Film Cinematheek (1997) (Netherlands) (theatrical)
- Metropolitan Filmexport (1997) (France) (theatrical)
- The Globe Film Company (1996) (Australia) (theatrical)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (1996) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Miramax (1997) (United States)
- Network Video (1997) (Australia) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2012) (World-wide) (ex scandinavia)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2022) (World-wide)
Special Effects
- DFILM Services (digital and optical imaging)
Other Companies
- AAV Australia (rushes transfer)
- ABC Audio Restoration (music restoration)
- Birdseye Films (remote flying camera)
- Camera Cooks (catering)
- Film Finances (completion guarantee)
- Frameworks (avid editing equipment provided by)
- Jet Aviation (travel and freight services)
- Maria Farmer Public Relations (publicity)
- Moneypenny Services (production accounting)
- New South Wales Film & Television Office (developed with the assistance of)
- One Globe Promotions (unit production notes)
- Optical & Graphics (titles)
- Quixote Casting (extras casting)
- Soundfirm (foley recorded at)
- Soundfirm (music mixed at)
- Spectrum Films (adr recorded at)
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
- Telstra Mobile Communications (thanks)
- The Australian Film Commission (developed with the assistance of)
- The Joinery (location projection equipment)
- Thundertracks (sound editing)
- Tress Cocks & Maddox (legal representation)
- Vicgrain Limited (thanks)
- Vicrail (thanks)
Storyline
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In Sunray, a backwater town on Australia's Murray River, there's little to do but fish or listen to the local radio station. D.J. Ken Sherry arrives from the hustle of Brisbane to run the station; he's mid-40s, detached, thrice divorced, hatchet faced. But both sisters next door find him attractive: awkward Dimity, only 20, who works in a Chinese restaurant with few patrons, and perky Vicki-Ann, a hairdresser with a hope chest who invents a happy future with Sherry based on little but his arrival. First Dimity then Vicki-Ann spend the night with Ken, one concluding he's her boy friend, the other her fiance. Then Dimity begins to smell something fishy.
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| Taglines | Take it off. Baby, take it all off. See more » |
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Box Office
| Budget | AUD3,800,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | During the filming of a scene on a grain silo, stuntman 'Collin Dragsbaek' (doubling actor 'George Shetsov') died when he fell onto a faulty airbag. See more » |
| Goofs | When Ken Sherry asks Albert to leave him in peace at the restaurant, he holds a glass of wine in one shot, and a menu when the shot changes. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Love Serenade: Behind the Scenes (1996). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Love Serenade See more » |
| Crazy Credits | With thanks to people of Robinvale, Mildura & Elston, shires of Swan Hill, Mildura & Balranald See more » |
| Quotes |
Ken Sherry:
Come and ease my loneliness. See more » |