Cast: John Frawley

Direction Fred Schepisi

Cast Arthur Dignam · Nick Tate · Simon Burke · Charles McCallum

Synopsis The Devil's Playground (1976) explores the oppressive environment of a Catholic boarding school, where a cohort of adolescent boys grapple with their emotional and sexual identities amidst the institution's strict and constraining atmosphere.

Direction Simon Wincer

Cast Robert Powell · David Hemmings · Carmen Duncan · Broderick Crawford

Synopsis Harlequin (1980) follows a contemporary politician, Senator Rast, who encounters a baffling and otherworldly experience. Senator Rast, a man of significant influence, finds himself in the presence of a mysterious stranger with extraordinary abilities. This enigmatic figure, possessing both magical...

Direction Jim Sharman

Cast Ruth Cracknell · John Frawley · Kerry Walker · John Derum

Synopsis The Night, the Prowler (1978) delves into the sinister underbelly of suburban middle-class life and the complexities of family dynamics. This film exposes the hidden shadows of suburban family life, transitioning from dark humor to grave intensity. A young woman,...

Direction P.J. Hogan

Cast Frank Gallacher · Frederick Parslow · Rod Mullinar · Robin Harrison

Direction Carl Schultz · Bruce Beresford

Cast Hardy Krüger · Greg Rowe · John Jarratt · Liddy Clark

Synopsis Blue Fin (1978) is a heartfelt tale inspired by the children's novel by renowned South Australian author Colin Thiele. The story revolves around the intense world of tuna fishing, specifically the Southern Blue Fin tuna, in the Port Lincoln fishing...

Direction Tim Burstall

Cast Susannah York · John Waters · John Castle · Noel Ferrier

Synopsis Eliza Fraser (1976) follows the thrilling journey of an elderly sea captain and his young spouse as they navigate a series of exciting escapades. Their adventures begin when they find themselves shipwrecked and subsequently taken captive by indigenous inhabitants on...

Direction Igor Auzins · Frank Arnold · David Stevens

Cast Miles Buchanan · Simone Buchanan · Martin Phelan · Rodney Bell

Synopsis Runaway Island (TV Series) (1984) is set in Australia during the year 1830, where siblings Jemma and Jamie McCloud are abandoned on their family's farm under the care of their aunt Agatha. Their father, Lachlan McCloud, embarks on a journey...

Direction Ann Turner

Cast Sandra Bernhard · Victoria Longley · Frank Gallacher · Jake Blundell

Synopsis Dallas Doll (1994) follows the chaotic journey of a spirited and independent golf enthusiast who disrupts the tranquility of a suburban Sydney household. This individual's attempts to charm and seduce each member of the family lead to a series of...