Emerald Cities (1989)
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Australian author David Williamson adapted Emerald Cities from his own stage play. The title may conjure up images of the Wonderful Land of Oz, but the plot is set in the Munchkin-free Australian film industry. John Hargreaves stars as a prosperous screenwriter who is perfectly willing to accept the obscene gobs of money thrown at him. One day, however, he decides that he's a sellout, and attempts to turn out something of meaning and value--and uniquely Australian. But he runs up against an industry with both eyes on the valuable American market. There are laughs in Emerald Cities, but they have a hollow ring; this hit too close to home with many Australian filmmakers to be considered a comedy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- John Hargreaves, Nicole Kidman, (more)
- Director(s):
- Michael Jenkins
Synopsis of Emerald Cities
Australian author David Williamson adapted Emerald Cities from his own stage play. The title may conjure up images of the Wonderful Land of Oz, but the plot is set in the Munchkin-free Australian film industry. John Hargreaves stars as a prosperous screenwriter who is perfectly willing to accept the obscene gobs of money thrown at him. One day, however, he decides that he's a sellout, and attempts to turn out something of meaning and value--and uniquely Australian. But he runs up against an industry with both eyes on the valuable American market. There are laughs in Emerald Cities, but they have a hollow ring; this hit too close to home with many Australian filmmakers to be considered a comedy. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast of Emerald Cities
- John Hargreaves - Colin Rogers
- Robyn Nevin - Kate Rogers
- Ruth Cracknell - Elaine Ross
- Haydon Samuels - Sam Rogers
- Michelle Torres - Kath McCall
- Nicholas Hammond - Ian Wall
- Nicole Kidman - Mike McCord's Girlfriend
- Chris Haywood - Mike McCord
- Rebel Russell - Kate's friend
- Ella Scott - Penny Rogers
- Bruce Venables - Limousine driver
- Dennis Miller - Malcolm Bennett
- Director(s):
- Michael Jenkins
- Writer(s):
- David Williamson
- Producer(s):
- Joan Long
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