Ruth Cracknell

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That Lady from Peking
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That Lady from Peking

Nov 13, 1975

That Lady from Peking
1975 93 min 1 vues
Max Foster (Carl Betz), an American newspaper reporter, is in Hong Kong to assist a defecting Russian diplomat. In return for arranging an escape, the diplomat must turn over to Foster a diary revealing the true events taking place in China. While making his escape, the defector is killed ant the diary vanishes. The reporter sets off on a search for it, from Hong Kong to Australia. The chase ends in an action-filled climax, with the journalist finally meeting up with "That Lady from Peking" (Nancy Kwan) - the diplomat's daughter.
Crime
Lilian's Story
5.2

Lilian's Story

May 09, 1996

Lilian's Story
1996 94 min 5 vues
For forty years Lilian Singer has been locked up in a 'loony bin' by her father. Her release is eventually secured by her eccentric Aunt Kitty and her brother, John. Lilian starts to carve out a place for herself. As she explores Sydney and the people who live and work around her she sees others looking for love. Lilian shows us it is never too late to change your life and that even unusual choices can bring contentment.
Drama
Emerald City
5.6

Emerald City

Dec 09, 1988

Emerald City
1988 92 min 11 vues
A comedy of life's temptations - lust, greed and power. The city in question is Sydney and the colour green signifies greed and envy in David Williamsons amusing satire on its film and publishing industries. The story centers around the Rogers family, loosely modelled on Williamson's own.
Comedy
The Night, the Prowler
5.2

The Night, the Prowler

Jun 15, 1978

The Night, the Prowler
1978 90 min 4 vues
Felicity Bannister is a young woman living in the shadow of her overpowering mother. Her oppression is her worst enemy until the day she is attacked by an intruder who breaks into her bedroom and forces Felicity into action. The tables are suddenly turned and Felicity transforms from the helpless victim into a ruthless renegade in search of trouble, driven by the anarchic thrill of malevolence.
Drama
Kokoda Crescent
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Kokoda Crescent

Jun 01, 1989

Kokoda Crescent
1989 83 min 1 vues
The grandson of a war veteran is found dead from an overdose of heroin. He and his old army buddies swing into action and stake out the drug dealer, only to discover a web of police corruption surrounding the drug dealing. Given police complicity in the matter, they take the law into their own hands.
The Nights Belong to the Novelist
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The Nights Belong to the Novelist

Aug 27, 1987

The Nights Belong to the Novelist
1987 48 min 1 vues
This documentary explores the imaginative world of Australian novelist Elizabeth Jolley. It combines readings, dramatised segments, and witty and playful interviews in which Jolley talks about the craft and practical problems of writing, and her fictional treatment of old age, women's relationships, exile and displacement. Dramatic sequences bring to life Jolley's unforgettable characters. We see the funny, sad and bizarre worlds created in 'Woman in lampshade', 'Milk and Honey', 'Miss Peabody's Inheritance', 'Mr Scobies' Riddle' and 'Palamino'.
Documentary
Molly
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Molly

Dec 27, 1983

Molly
1983 88 min 1 vues
After Dan collapses at a train station, he enlists Maxie to watch his beloved dog, Molly. Maxie develops a soft spot for her new furry companion - a dog which has a unique ability to sing in tune.
Drama
The Scree
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The Scree

Feb 10, 2004

The Scree
2004 15 min 1 vues
Five friends set off on an adventure in a small boat. They discover a mysterious island, where, one by one, they die a terrible death.
Horror
The Best of Friends
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The Best of Friends

Oct 09, 1982

The Best of Friends
1982 97 min 1 vues
The Best of Friends is a 1982 Australian romantic comedy about two best friends who have an affair one night, resulting in the woman becoming pregnant.
The Singer and the Dancer
8.5

The Singer and the Dancer

Apr 21, 1977

The Singer and the Dancer
1977 52 min 1 vues
An older woman relives the bitter memories of her past, through her friendship with a younger girl who is experiencing a very insecure relationship with her boyfriend.
Drama
The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
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The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet

Jan 01, 1989

The Maitland & Morpeth String Quartet
1989 30 min 1 vues
Maitland and its sleepy neighbour, Morpeth, are never quite the same again, all due to a middle-aged couple and their hobby of violin playing. This animated film is a delight to both eye and ear. Victoria Robert’s quirky cartoons are perfect complements for Nick Enright’s cleverly constructed poem, while Ruth Cracknell’s reading of all parts adds wit and charm. An animated film by Jollification.
Joey
6.2

Joey

Dec 26, 1997

Joey
1997 96 min 13 vues
Billy McGregor, un jeune garçon de 12 ans vit dans un ranch au coeur de l'Outback australien, avec sa mère aimante et des tas d'animaux très gentils : en particulier un bébé kangourou : Joey. Lorsque les parents de Joey seront enlevés par des braconniers, Billy fera tout son possible pour aider son ami kangourou !
Comedy
Smiley Gets a Gun
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Smiley Gets a Gun

May 01, 1958

Smiley Gets a Gun
1958 90 min 1 vues
The happy-go-lucky young Smiley gets into more strife as he attempts to prove himself a responsible citizen by helping others - all so he can earn a new gun from Sergeant Flaxman.
Comedy
The Dismissal
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The Dismissal

Mar 06, 1983

The Dismissal
1983 270 min 1 vues
The drama surrounding the dismissal of Mr. Gough Whitlam as the Labor Prime Minister of Australia - on 11 November, 1975 - by the then Governor-General of Australia, Sir John Kerr - and the subsequent installation, in Parliament, of the Liberal 'caretaker government' and Mr. Malcolm Fraser as the 'caretaker' Prime Minister.
History
Mother and Son
7.5

Mother and Son

Mar 21, 1994

Mother and Son
1994 min 3 vues
Mother and Son was a multiple Logie Award-winning Australian television sitcom produced by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation from 16 January 1984 until 21 March 1994. The show stars Ruth Cracknell, Garry McDonald, Henri Szeps and Judy Morris. It was created and written by Geoffrey Atherden AM. Its classic theme song features the Tasmanian Symphony Orchestra, playing to I Want a Girl, a jazz standard which was recorded by Al Jolson in the 1920s.
Comedy
The Dismissal
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The Dismissal

Mar 06, 1983

The Dismissal
1983 min 1 vues
The sensational dismissal of Prime Minister Gough Whitlam's Labor Government by the Queens representative in Australia, the Governor General, Sir John Kerr on November 11, 1975.
Drama