Peter Moon 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)
- 1989
Debuting in 1989, the Australian comedy series Fast Forward offered quickie takeoffs of down under movies, TV shows, and commercials. The series provided valuable exposure for such stars-to-be as Magda Szubanski, Michael Vietch, and Steve Blackburn. Over 70 hour-long episodes were telecast over a six-year period. Fast Forward aired over Australia's Seven Network until the fall of 1994. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide
