The Big Killing
Synopsis
Peter Ashbury is a young man who lives on Palm Beach, Sydney, with an expensive wife Mary and house he cannot afford. Their neighbours and close friends are Liz and Charles Barcher. He makes a £25,000 bet to murder Liz, the wife of the wealthy Charles. When the wife dies, blame attaches to Peter and then to his wife Mary.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Upshaw
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Mackie, Noel Robinson
- Original Title
- The Big Killing
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian Broadcasting Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Upshaw
Philip Mackie, Noel Robinson
James Upshaw
Department Leadership Roster
James Upshaw
Producer
James Upshaw
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Killing
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What is The Big Killing about?
Peter Ashbury is a young man who lives on Palm Beach, Sydney, with an expensive wife Mary and house he cannot afford. Their neighbours and close friends are Liz and Charles Barcher. He makes a £25,000 bet to murder Liz, the wife of the wealthy Charles. When the wife dies, blame attaches to Peter and then to his wife Mary.
Who directed The Big Killing?
The Big Killing was directed by James Upshaw.
Who stars in The Big Killing?
The principal cast of The Big Killing includes Roger Climpson, June Thody, Nigel Lovell, Benita Harvey, Ron Haddrick.
When was The Big Killing released and how long is it?
The Big Killing was released in 1965 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.