Still from Newsfront — Newsfront (1978) — Phillip Noyce

Phillip Noyce

Newsfront

Name: Newsfront
Genre: Drama
Released: 1978
Duration: 110 min

English / 1978 / 1h 50m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Drama

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Synopsis

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.

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Credits

Crew

Cast

Bill Hunteras Len Maguire

Wendy Hughesas Amy Mackenzie

Gerard Kennedyas Frank Maguire

Chris Haywoodas Chris Hewitt

John Ewartas Charlie

Don Crosbyas A.G. Marwood

Angela Punch McGregoras Fay

John Claytonas Cliff

John Deaseas Ken

Bryan Brownas Geoff

Lorna Lesleyas Ellie

Mark Holdenas Len's New Assistant

Drew Forsytheas Bruce

Tony Barryas Greasy

Alexander Archdaleas Sir Charles

Bill Lyleas Macka

Paul Jonesas Charlie's Assistant

Bruce Spenceas Redex Trial Driver

Les Foxcroftas Redex Trial Driver

Robyn Moaseas Dinah