The Big Hurt (1986)
This intriguing low-budget crime-thriller is reminiscent of vintage film noir detective stories with their distinctive atmosphere and musical scores. Price (David Bradshaw) is an investigative reporter with a nose for news. His editor (John Ewart) is always on edge, but the man may have good reason to be nervous. A series of murders (and one possible suicide) lead to suspicions about the activities of the government and their connection to secret scientific experiments. As Price digs deeper and deeper into his investigation, the plot twists and turns toward an ending that offers some fast-moving action. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
- Starring:
- David Bradshaw, Lian Lunson, (more)
- Director(s):
- Barry Peak
Synopsis of The Big Hurt
This intriguing low-budget crime-thriller is reminiscent of vintage film noir detective stories with their distinctive atmosphere and musical scores. Price (David Bradshaw) is an investigative reporter with a nose for news. His editor (John Ewart) is always on edge, but the man may have good reason to be nervous. A series of murders (and one possible suicide) lead to suspicions about the activities of the government and their connection to secret scientific experiments. As Price digs deeper and deeper into his investigation, the plot twists and turns toward an ending that offers some fast-moving action. ~ Eleanor Mannikka, Rovi
Complete Cast of The Big Hurt
- David Bradshaw - Price
- Simon Chilvers - Algerson
- Alan Cassell - Blake
- Abbe Holmes - Jenny
- Robin Cuming - Monk
- Syd Conabere - O'Neal
- Dorothy Cutts - Rachel
- Ronnie Burns - Jounalist
- Mira Babic - Temptress
- Dorothy Lawrence - Mrs. Sartore
- Anna Knappe - Tank Girl
- Julie Jones - Wendy
- Norman Hancock - Jounalist
- Paul Young - Smudge
- Kurt Schneider - Guard
- Elwin Bradshaw - Journalist
- David Bickerstaff - Doctor
- Geoff Parry - Mr. Gregg
- Paul Russell - David Myles
- Lian Lunson - Lisa
- John Ewart - Harry
- Nick Waters - McBride
- Alethea McGrath - Mrs. Trent
- Tommy Dysart - Schwartz
- Joanne Canning - Ballerina
- Gary Adams - Fletch
- John Allan - Jogger
- Lawrence Mah - Shopkeeper
- Niki Lane - Tank Girl
- Finn Keane - Luke
- Lyn Heggarty - Receptionist
- Julie Du Rieu - Street Whore
- Billy Smith - Thug
- James McRae - News Editor
- Yvonne Braumann - Tank Girl/Human Ashtray
- Elizabeth Archer - Tank Girl
- John Raaen - Thug
- Director(s):
- Barry Peak
- Writer(s):
- Sylvia Bradshaw, Barry Peak
- Producer(s):
- Chris Kiely
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