Comedy ·Drama · Australia · 1988 · 1h 32m

Emerald City

Director

Cast

Nicole Kidman as Helen McCord John Hargreaves as Colin Rogers Chris Haywood as Mike McCord Robyn Nevin as Kate Rogers Ruth Cracknell as Elaine Ross Dennis Miller as Malcolm Bennett

Crew

Paul Murphy — Director of Photography Neil Thumpston — Editor Chris Neal — Original Music Composer David Williamson — Writer Owen Williams — Production Design Anthony Jones — Costume Design

Tagline

A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes

screenwriting

Key Collaborators

Michael Jenkins Director Paul Murphy Director of Photography Neil Thumpston Editor Chris Neal Original Music Composer David Williamson Writer Owen Williams Production Design Anthony Jones Costume Design

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