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Directed by | Frank Howson |
Written by | Frank Howson |
Produced by | Frank Howson |
Starring | Kerry Armstrong Guy Pearce John Savage |
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Distributed by | Greater Union Organization |
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Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | AU$5 million[1] |
Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce.[2]
An American tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary.[3]
Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead.[4] Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)".[5]
Howson had made three films with Pino Amenta directing but wanted to direct Hunting himself.[6]
Filmink thought the movie had "a sensational performance by Kerry Armstrong" but was "totally undermined by the casting of John Savage, whose role should’ve been played by Guy Pearce."[7]
As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.