The Empty Beach
“Cliff Hardy - One Man Against Sydney's Underworld”
Synopsis
Before shady businessman John Singer disappeared off Bondi Beach, his name meant money--big and small, clean and dirty--a man absorbed in a world of greed and dishonesty. Singer's widow, Marion, believes he's still alive and she employs the investigative skills of the tough, no-nonsense private eye, Cliff Hardy to find him. Battered and bruised, Hardy battles through the filth of corruption and the stench of political blackmail. He comes face to face with the crime bosses, who feed off human misery and eliminate their rivals without thinking twice. From the high life and low life of Sydney, to the seediness and splendour of Bondi Beach, Cliff Hardy uncovers the ultimate truth.
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Top Cast
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Bryan Brown
Cliff Hardy
Anna Maria Monticelli
Anne Winter
Ray Barrett
MacLeary
John Wood
Parker
Belinda Giblin
Marion Singer
Peter Collingwood
Fred Ward
Kerry Mack
Hildegard
Joss McWilliam
Tal
Sally Cooper
Sandy Modesto
Nick Tate
Brian Henneberry
Rhys McConnochie
Garth Green
Steve Rackman
Rex
Deborah Kennedy
Newspaper Librarian
Robert Alexander
Bob
Bob Barrett
Johnno
Christopher Lewis
Aldo
Steve J. Spears
Manny
Kerry Dwyer
Mary Mahoud
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Thomson
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Dewhurst
- Original Score
- Red Symons, Martin Armiger
- Original Title
- The Empty Beach
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Jethro Films Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Thomson
Keith Dewhurst, Peter Corris
Red Symons, Martin Armiger
John Seale, Stephen F. Windon
Lindsay Frazer
John Edwards, Bob Weis
Department Leadership Roster
John Edwards
Producer
Chris Thomson
Director
Lawrence Eastwood
Production Design
John Seale
Director of Photography
Miranda Skinner
Costume Design
Lindsay Frazer
Editor
Keith Dewhurst
Screenplay
John Edwards
Producer
Peter West
Stunt Coordinator
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What is The Empty Beach about?
Before shady businessman John Singer disappeared off Bondi Beach, his name meant money--big and small, clean and dirty--a man absorbed in a world of greed and dishonesty. Singer's widow, Marion, believes he's still alive and she employs the investigative skills of the tough, no-nonsense private eye, Cliff Hardy to find him. Battered and bruised, Hardy battles through the filth of corruption and the stench of political blackmail. He comes face to face with the crime bosses, who feed off human misery and eliminate their rivals without thinking twice. From the high life and low life of Sydney, to the seediness and splendour of Bondi Beach, Cliff Hardy uncovers the ultimate truth.
Who directed The Empty Beach?
The Empty Beach was directed by Chris Thomson.
Who stars in The Empty Beach?
The principal cast of The Empty Beach includes Bryan Brown, Anna Maria Monticelli, Ray Barrett, John Wood, Belinda Giblin.
When was The Empty Beach released and how long is it?
The Empty Beach was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
Who composed the musical score for The Empty Beach?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Empty Beach was composed by Red Symons, Martin Armiger.
Is The Empty Beach based on a book or true story?
The Empty Beach is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter Corris".