Movie·1988·1h 32m
Emerald City
A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.
Directed By
Michael Jenkins
Country
Australia
Language
German
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The Story
A couple move to Sydney from Melbourne, and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin's wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics.
Written By
David Williamson
Cinematography
Paul Murphy
Music
Chris Neal
Editor
Neil Thumpston
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
15 votes
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Cast
Nicole Kidman
Helen McCord
John Hargreaves
Colin Rogers
Chris Haywood
Mike McCord
Robyn Nevin
Kate Rogers
Ruth Cracknell
Elaine Ross
Dennis Miller
Malcolm Bennett
Nicholas Hammond
Ian Wall
Ella Scott
Penny Rogers
Haydon Samuels
Sam Rogers
Michelle Torres
Kath Mitchell
Bruce Venables
Limousine Driver
Rebel Penfold-Russell
Kate's Friend
Robert L. Rosen
Society Photographer
Wenanty Nosul
Polish Director
Philip Dodd
'Coastwatchers' Director
Aki Taninaka
Japanese Officer
David Hobbs
Coastwatcher
Jan Ringrose
Make-up Girl
// crew
Crew
David Williamson
Writer
Michael Jenkins
Director
Paul Murphy
Director of Photography
Chris Neal
Original Music Composer
Neil Thumpston
Editor
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