Emerald City (2 discs)
1988, 92 minutes, Rated M
Adapted from David Williamson's classic play, this wry black comedy sees a successful couple move from Melbourne to Sydney in search of artistic integrity, but instead encounter a worId of hustlers and opportunists.
John Hargreaves (Don's Party) stars as a prosperous screenwriter who tires of mainstream films. Trying to turn out work of social and historical value, he runs up against an industry with both eyes on the American. market and the film is a flop. Meanwhile, his book editor wife (Robyn Nevin) attempts to publish a novel by an Aboriginal writer but is opposed by her racist publisher. Their children are also finding life in Sydney tough, with Hannah suffering depression and young Sam questioning his sexuality.
When Colin begrudgingly accepts work as a writer on a TV show, he develops a another writer's girlfriend (Nicole Kidman), capping his downward spiral in the Emerald.
- Director:
- Michael Jenkins [14],
- Starring:
- John Hargreaves [27], Nicole Kidman [46], Chris Haywood [32], Dennis Miller [24], Robyn Nevin [15], Ruth Cracknell [27], Ella Scott [3],
- Screen Formats:
- Widescreen 1.85:1
- Language and Sound:
- English Dolby Digital Stereo
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