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John Power (director)
John Beresford Power (20 November 1930 – February 2016) was an Australian film and television director, who began his career as a journalist. Early life and journalism career Power was born in Maitland, New South Wales. His older brother was Dave Power, a long-distance runner who won medals at the Olympics and Commonwealth Games. After leaving school, he joined the ''Maitland Mercury'' as a cadet journalist, later moving to Sydney to work for ''The Daily Telegraph'' and ''The Daily Mirror''. He was a political journalist in Canberra at the time of the Australian Labor Party split of 1955, events which he would later cover in the documentary film ''Like a Summer Storm''. Awards Power won the AFI Award for Best Direction for the 1974 TV docudrama '' Billy and Percy''. Select Filmography *''The Other Side of Innocence '' (1972) (documentary) - director *'' Like a Summer Storm'' (1972) (TV movie) - director, writer, producer *''What did you do at school today?'' (1974) (documen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Maitland, New South Wales
Maitland () is a city in the Lower Hunter Valley of New South Wales, Australia and the seat of Maitland City Council, situated on the Hunter River approximately by road north of Sydney and north-west of Newcastle. It is on the New England Highway approximately from its origin at Hexham. At the it had approximately 78,015 inhabitants, spread over an area of , with most of the population located in a strip along the New England Highway between the suburbs of Rutherford and Metford respectively. The city centre is located on the right bank of the Hunter River, protected from moderate potential flooding by a levee. Surrounding areas include the cities of Cessnock and Singleton local government areas. History The Wonnarua People were the first known people of this land. They called the area where Maitland is now situated, by the name Bo-un after a species of bird. From around 1816, cedar logging parties from the convict settlement of Newcastle were the first Europeans to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Picture Show Man
''The Picture Show Man'' is a 1977 Australian film about a travelling film exhibitor (John Meillon) in the 1920s. He has to deal with the rebelliousness of his son ( Harold Hopkins) and a rival American exhibitor (Rod Taylor). The film was Rod Taylor's first role in an Australian film for over twenty years. He was cast as an American because the producer was concerned about his ability to perform in an Australian accent.Stephen Vagg,'Rod Taylor: An Aussie in Hollywood'', Bear Manor Media 2010 p 191-198 Premise Maurice Pym is a travelling cinema operator in the 1920s who tours country New South Wales with his son Larry and pianist Freddie. Cast *Rod Taylor as Palmer *John Meillon as Mr Pym *John Ewart as Freddie * Harold Hopkins as Larry *Patrick Cargill as Fitzwilliam *Yelena Zigon as MadameCavalli *Garry McDonald as Lou *Sally Conabere as Lucy *Judy Morris as Miss Lockhart * Gerry Duggan as Hall Secretary Production The film was based on the memoirs of Lyle Penn, whose father w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sky Trackers
The sky is an unobstructed view upward from the surface of the Earth. It includes the atmosphere of Earth, atmosphere and outer space. It may also be considered a place between the ground and outer space, thus distinct from outer space. In the field of astronomy, the sky is also called the celestial sphere. This is an abstract sphere, concentric objects, concentric to the Earth, on which the Sun, Moon, planets, and fixed stars, stars appear to be diurnal motion, drifting. The celestial sphere is conventionally divided into IAU designated constellations, designated areas called constellations. Usually, the term ''sky'' informally refers to a perspective from the Earth's surface; however, the meaning and usage can vary. An observer on the surface of the Earth can see a small part of the sky, which resembles a dome (sometimes called the ''sky bowl'') appearing flatter during the day than at night. In some cases, such as in discussing the weather, the sky refers to only the lower, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Father (1990 Film)
''Father'' is a 1990 film about a retired German immigrant living in Australia, Joe Muller (Max von Sydow), who is accused by a strange woman named Iya Zetnick (Julia Blake) of being a former Nazi who committed war crimes during the Second World War. His daughter, Anne Winton (Carol Drinkwater), is not certain whom to believe. The film was directed by John Power, written by Tony Cavanaugh and Graham Hartley and produced by Barron Entertainment and Film Victoria. At the 1990 AFI awards, Max von Sydow won the 'Best Actor in a Lead Role' category, and Julia Blake won the 'Best Actress in a Supporting Role'. The film was also entered into the 17th Moscow International Film Festival. Plot The film begins with a scene of an open pit full of shot naked bodies somewhere in Lithuania during the Second World War. A young Iya Zetnick crawls out of the bodies in tears, apparently having survived a massacre. Decades later in modern-day Melbourne we are introduced to Joe Muller and his aff ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dirtwater Dynasty
''The Dirtwater Dynasty'' is a five-part Australian drama miniseries, first screened on Network Ten in 1988. It was directed by Michael Jenkins and John Power.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p187 Cast * Hugo Weaving as Richard Eastwick * Victoria Longley as Kate Eastwick (née McBride), Nancy Westaway (née Eastwick), Sarah Westaway * Steve Jacobs as Josh McCall * Judy Morris as Frances Eastwick * Bruce Spence as Lonely Logan * Dennis Miller as Hasky Tarbox * Harold Hopkins as Rev. McBride * Jenny Lee as Mrs. McBride * Kristina Nehm as Esmerelda * Peter Phelps as David Eastwick * Scott Burgess as Guy Westaway * Robert Menzies as Richie Eastwick *Ned Manning as David Eastwick II * Anne-Louise Lambert as Emma Tarbox * Arna-Maria Winchester as Mrs. Tarbox * Leverne McDonnell as Christine Eastwick * Ernie Dingo as Billy (Senior) * Vincent Ball as Eastwick Banker * Damien Connor as Stockman * Daryl Dicks as Hughie, Stockm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mike Willesee's Australians
''Australians'' (also known as ''Michael Willesee's Australians'') is a thirteen part anthology documentary drama series which screened on the Seven Network in 1988. There was a spin-off book. The series was not the idea of Willesee's but his company, Transmedia was involved. Episodes The episodes focused on famous individuals (with one exception covering soldier settlers): *Mary Mackillop – starring Lorna Lesley *Errol Flynn – starring Christopher Stollery *Lola Montez *Betty Cuthbert *Lottie Lyell – starring Odile de Clezio *Jack Davey – starring Rhys McConnochie *Les Darcy – starring Peter Phelps * Private John Simpson – starring Robert Willox *Clyde Fenton *Vivian Bullwinkle – starring Rachel Ward * John Norton - starring John Ewart * Gordon Bennett Ep One – Les Darcy March 1, 1988. Written by John Upton, directed by Kevin Dobson. Cast *Peter Phelps as Les Darcy *Gia Carides as Winnie O'Sullivan *Gus Mercurio as Tex Rickard *Robin Hower ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willing And Abel
''Willing and Abel'' is an Australian television comedy series which was made in 1987, about two handymen. The main cast were Grant Dodwell as "Charles Willing", Shane Withington as "Abel Moore", and Rebecca Rigg as "Angela Reddy". Their names ("Reddy", "Willing" and "Abel") were a pun on the saying: "Ready, Willing and Able". It had problems in attaining an audience. The show was produced as a "comedy drama" however some at the Nine Network wanted to steer it to be a heavier drama. There was much discussion between production executives and the Network and not much agreement. One episode scripted by Ted Roberts dealt with a hostage situation at a bank, the pathos being reinforced by series characters caught up in the action. The series dealt with contemporary issues in a subtle way, sometimes making observations through humour. Cast * Grant Dodwell as Charles Willing * Shane Withington as Abel Moore * Rebecca Rigg as Angela Reddy * Simon Chilvers as Pisani * Martin Va ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alice To Nowhere
''Alice to Nowhere'' is a 1986 Australian miniseries set in the outback The Outback is a remote, vast, sparsely populated area of Australia. The Outback is more remote than the bush. While often envisaged as being arid, the Outback regions extend from the northern to southern Australian coastlines and encompass a n ... in 1954. The title refers to Alice, the name given to the Mailman's truck. The plot involves a nurse and a pair of ruthless jewel thieves. The show enjoyed reasonable ratings when it aired.Albert Moran, ''Moran's Guide to Australian TV Series'', AFTRS 1993 p 48 References External links * Alice to Nowhere at the National Film and Sound Archive – Crawfords Australia 1986 films [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Return To Eden (TV Series)
''Return to Eden'' is an Australian television drama series starring Rebecca Gilling, James Reyne, Wendy Hughes and James Smillie. It began as a three-part, six-hour mini-series shown on Network Ten on September 27–29, 1983. Gilling and Smillie reprised their roles, with Peta Toppano replacing Hughes, for a 22-part weekly series that began airing on 10 February 1986. ''Return to Eden'' was created by Michael Laurence, and was also an international success, particularly in Russia and France where it has been shown 13 times. Mini-series (1983) Synopsis Stephanie Harper (Gilling) is a dull, frumpy 40-year-old heiress. Rich but insecure, and with two teenaged children and two failed marriages behind her, she marries a handsome but unscrupulous younger man, tennis pro Greg Marsden (Reyne). Stephanie believes that she has found true love, but after the wedding, Greg promptly begins an affair with Stephanie's best friend Jilly Stewart (Hughes). Greg then plots to get rid of Steph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Special Squad (Australian TV Series)
''Special Squad'' is an Australian television series made by Crawford Productions for Network Ten in 1984. Overview The series focused on an elite division of the Victoria Police, which handled crimes either too sensitive or specialist for regular squads. The Special Squad was headed by Det. Insp. Don Anderson (Alan Cassell), with his main operatives being Det. Snr. Sgt. Greg Smith (Anthony Hawkins), and Det. Sgt. Joel Davis (John Diedrich). ''Special Squad'' was seen by many as an Australian answer to the British series ''The Professionals'' both for its focus on action and violence, and the fact that both series were produced by Raymond Menmuir. However, in reality the characters and plotlines were less developed than the British series. The series lasted for 43 episodes in total. Cast * Alan Cassell as Det. Insp. Don Anderson * Anthony Hawkins as Det. Snr. Sgt. Greg Smith * John Diedrich John Edwin Diedrich (born 25 February 1953 in Melbourne, Victoria) is an Aus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Great Gold Swindle
''The Great Gold Swindle'' is a 1984 Australian TV movie based on the Perth Mint Swindle. It was shot on location in Perth.Ed. Scott Murray, ''Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995'', Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p71 Plot In 1982, the brothers Mickelberg are accused of robbing 49 gold bars from a mint in Perth, Western Australia. Cast * John Hargreaves as Ray Mickelberg *Tony Rickards as Peter Mickelberg * Robert Hughes as Brian Mickelberg * Steve Jodrell as Chris Hunt *Margaret Ford as Peggy Mickelberg *Will Day as Malcolm Mickelberg *Rosemary Harrison as Sheryl Mickelberg *Elaine Baillie as Faye Mickelberg See also *''The Great Mint Swindle ''The Great Mint Swindle'' is a 2012 Australian television film directed by Geoff Bennett and starring Grant Bowler, Todd Lasance and Josh Quong Tart. It is based on the Perth Mint Swindle which took place in the 1980s. Plot summary In the b ...'', a 2012 telemovie about the mint swindle References External links * Australian dra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
