Ground Zero
“Three decades of deadly conspiracy. Two desperate governments. One ordinary man.”
Synopsis
A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginal people to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.
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Colin Friels
Harvey Denton
Jack Thompson
Trebilcock
Donald Pleasence
Prosper Gaffney
Natalie Bate
Pat Denton
Burnam Burnam
Charlie
Simon Chilvers
Commission president
Neil Fitzpatrick
Hooking
Bob Maza
Walemari
Peter Cummins
Ballantyne, Australian veteran
Brian James
Vice-Adm. Windsor
Bob Hornery
Meteorologist
Beverley Dunn
Commisioner #1
Alan Hopgood
Commisioner #2
Steve Dodd
Freddy Tjapalijarri
Alfred Austen
Aboriginal elder
Kim Gyngell
Detective
Mark Mitchell
Detective
Kylie Belling
Receptionist
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bruce Myles, Michael Pattinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Jan Sardi, Mac Gudgeon
- Original Score
- Tom Bähler, Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Ground Zero
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Studios
- Hoyts Distribution, BDB, Burrowes Film Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bruce Myles, Michael Pattinson
Jan Sardi, Mac Gudgeon
Tom Bähler, Chris Neal
David Eggby, Steve Dobson
David Pulbrook
John Kearney, Dennis Wright, Kent C. Lovell, Michael Pattinson
Department Leadership Roster
Jan Sardi
Writer
Glenn Boswell
Stunt Coordinator
Bruce Myles
Director
Michael Pattinson
Director
Mac Gudgeon
Writer
Michael Pattinson
Producer
David Pulbrook
Editor
Brian Thomson
Production Design
Steve Dobson
Director of Photography
Tom Bähler
Original Music Composer
Chris Neal
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
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Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Ground Zero.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ground Zero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Ground Zero about?
A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginal people to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.
Who directed Ground Zero?
Ground Zero was directed by Bruce Myles, Michael Pattinson.
Who stars in Ground Zero?
The principal cast of Ground Zero includes Colin Friels, Jack Thompson, Donald Pleasence, Natalie Bate, Burnam Burnam.
When was Ground Zero released and how long is it?
Ground Zero was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
Who composed the musical score for Ground Zero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ground Zero was composed by Tom Bähler, Chris Neal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ground Zero?
Ground Zero holds official age classifications: CA: 14A.