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1988
1h 34m

Status

Released

Release

1988

Runtime

1h 34m

Storyline

The plot centred on American pop singer Kate Lawrence (Branigan) wanting to embark on a career as an actress. The only job she can find is playing the lead role in an Australian theatre production of The Green Year Passes. The hiring of an American causes conflict with her Australian cast and crew, and the chagrin of theatre critic Robert Landau with whom she has an affair.

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Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 34m
Mar 29, 1988
Director
Jonathan Hardy
Jonathan Hardy
Production
Burrowes Film Group
Burrowes Film Group
Production Countries
Australia

Top Cast

5 Cast Members

Laura Branigan

Laura Branigan

Kate Lawrence

Michael Aitkens

Michael Aitkens

Robert Landau

Rowena Wallace

Rowena Wallace

Evelyn Hough

Kim Gyngell

Kim Gyngell

Paarvo

Graham Duckett

Shamreyev

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