Jean Kittson Movies
Australian director Bill Bennett (Kiss or Kill) adds broad slapstick comedy to his repertoire with this rags-to-riches tale of luck and greed. The Nugget follows three pals whose occasional searches for gold in the outback are little more than an inane hobby. That is, until a sign from above directs them to an actual reserve of the precious metal hidden in the hills. Overcome with avarice, the trio bickers over how to split up the booty, all the while not noticing that two other enterprising men are waiting in the wings to steal their find. The Nugget stars future Hulk actor Eric Bana in a leading role. ~ Michael Hastings, All Movie Guide
- Starring:
- Eric Bana, Stephen Curry, (more)
- 2001
Culture shock and class consciousness were played for laughs on the Australian sitcom Flat Chat. It all began when snooty socialite Claire Jansen (Jean Kittson), left penniless after the death of her husband, was forced to move into the stables of her former mansion. Meanwhile, the main house was taken over by vulgar self-made millionaire Barry Coyne (Richard Healy) and his young trophy wife, Julie (Alexander Davies). Feeling neglected by her hubby, Julie struck up an acquaintance with the highborn Claire, and the two women became close friends, confidantes, and co-conspirators. Created by Alison Magney-Wall, the 13-episode Flat Chat was telecast by Australia's Nine Network from February 19 to May 15, 2001. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
