Hunting (film)
Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce.[2]
| Hunting | |
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| Directed by | Frank Howson |
| Written by | Frank Howson |
| Produced by | Frank Howson |
| Starring | Kerry Armstrong Guy Pearce John Savage |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Greater Union Organization |
Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | AU$5 million[1] |
Plot
An American tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary.[3]
Production
Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead.[4] Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)".[5]
Soundtrack
As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.
References
- Greg Kerr, 'Hunting', Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, p 318
- "Internet Movie Database entry on Frank Howson (I)". IMDb.
- Review in the Washington Post
- Paul Kalina, "Frank Howson", Cinema Papers, November 1989 p46
- Rob Lowing, "New Aussie Film on Media Tycoon", The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 1989 p 8 accessed 18 October 2012
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