Newsfront (1978)
They lived, died, laughed and loved behind a newsreel camera.
Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.
Director: Phillip Noyce
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: July 29, 1978
Cast
- Bill Hunter - Len Maguire
- Wendy Hughes - Amy Mackenzie
- Gerard Kennedy - Frank Maguire
- Chris Haywood - Chris Hewitt
- John Ewart - Charlie
- Don Crosby - A.G. Marwood
- Angela Punch McGregor - Fay
- John Clayton - Cliff
- John Dease - Ken
- Bryan Brown - Geoff
Screenplay
- Phillip Noyce (Screenplay)
Music: William Motzing
Editing: John Scott
Production: Palm Beach Pictures, New South Wales Film Corporation, The Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow Pictures
Country: Australia, United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
news reporter, 1940s, 1950s, early television, brother brother relationship
More Films by Director: Phillip Noyce
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Newsfront about?
- Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.
- Who directed Newsfront?
- Newsfront was directed by Phillip Noyce.
- Who stars in Newsfront?
- Newsfront stars Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Gerard Kennedy, Chris Haywood, John Ewart, Don Crosby.
- How long is Newsfront?
- Newsfront has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is Newsfront?
- Newsfront is a Drama film.
- Where was Newsfront produced?
- Newsfront was produced in Australia, United States of America.