Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce.[2]
| Hunting | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Frank Howson |
| Written by | Frank Howson |
| Produced by | Frank Howson |
| Starring | Kerry Armstrong Guy Pearce John Savage |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | Greater Union Organization |
Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | AU$5 million[1] |
Plot edit
An American tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary.[3]
Production edit
Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead.[4] Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)".[5]
Howson had made three films with Pino Amenta directing but wanted to direct Hunting himself.[6]
Reception edit
Filmink thought the movie had "a sensational performance by Kerry Armstrong" but was "totally undermined by the casting of John Savage, whose role should’ve been played by Guy Pearce."[7]
Soundtrack edit
As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.
References edit
- ^ Greg Kerr, 'Hunting', Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, p 318
- ^ "Internet Movie Database entry on Frank Howson (I)". IMDb.
- ^ Review in the Washington Post
- ^ Paul Kalina, "Frank Howson", Cinema Papers, November 1989 p46
- ^ Rob Lowing, "New Aussie Film on Media Tycoon", The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 1989 p 8 accessed 18 October 2012
- ^ "Producer and Writer Frank Howson on Laura Branigan, the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, the Art of Creation and more…". Cult Film Alley. 13 July 2019.
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (21 February 2024). "Frank Howson: The Unsung Auteur". Filmink.
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