The Firm Man (1975)
The strong silent type makes "The Firm Man"
Businessman Gerald Barker is invited to join a mysterious super corporation known as The Firm. His work in the organisation turns out to be of a unique and somewhat disturbing nature. But Gerald finds no comfort with his wife Melissa and friend Barry - his relationships with both collapse. In a surreal and strange fashion, Gerald eventually comes to understand what The Firm is about. Made on a tiny budget of $15,000 the film is a mix of naturalism and stylisation which the filmmaker hoped would work on 'a simple, surrealistic level'.
Director: John Duigan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: April 9, 1975
Cast
- Peter Cummins - Gerald Baxter
- Eileen Chapman - Melissa Baxter
- Bethany Lee - Girl
- Peter Carmody - Barry
- Diane Preston - Christie
- Sarah Chapman - Sally
- Merle Keenan - Pub Lady
- John Preston - Melissa's Lover
- Max Gillies - Managing Director
- Kris McQuade - Secretary
Screenplay
Music: John Duigan
Cinematography: Sasha Trikojus
Editing: Tony Paterson
Production: Film Radio and Television Board of the Australia Council, John Duigan
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Firm Man about?
- Businessman Gerald Barker is invited to join a mysterious super corporation known as The Firm. His work in the organisation turns out to be of a unique and somewhat disturbing nature. But Gerald finds no comfort with his wife Melissa and friend Barry - his relationships with both collapse. In a surreal and strange fashion, Gerald eventually comes to understand what The Firm is about. Made on a tiny budget of $15,000 the film is a mix of naturalism and stylisation which the filmmaker hoped would work on 'a simple, surrealistic level'.
- Who directed The Firm Man?
- The Firm Man was directed by John Duigan.
- Who stars in The Firm Man?
- The Firm Man stars Peter Cummins, Eileen Chapman, Bethany Lee, Peter Carmody, Diane Preston, Sarah Chapman.
- How long is The Firm Man?
- The Firm Man has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is The Firm Man?
- The Firm Man is a Drama film.
- Where was The Firm Man produced?
- The Firm Man was produced in Australia.