The FJ Holden
Synopsis
Suburban Australia in the late 70s. It was the era of the drive-in movie, the Chico Roll girl and the beloved FJ Holden. Boasting drunken fist fights, back seat sex, illegal drag racing, a classic Oz rock soundtrack (featuring Ol'55, Skyhooks and Renee Geyer) and the screen debut of future star Sigrid Thornton. THE FJ HOLDEN forged a strong connection with 70s mainstream youth audiences and today
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Eva Dickinson
Anne
Paul Couzens
Kevin
Sigrid Thornton
Wendy
Gary Waddell
Deadlegs
Carl Stever
Bob
Karlene Rogerson
Cheryl
Roy Corbett
Kevin's Father
Beryl Marshall
Kevin's mother
Frankie J. Holden
Who else?
Colin Yarwood
Brian
Graham Rouse
The Sgt (Cop)
Ray Marshall
Mr Sullivan
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Betty Armstead
Harry Lawrence
Security Guard
Vicki Arkley
Robert Baxter
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1977
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Thornhill
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Thornhill, Terry Larsen
- Original Score
- Jim Manzie
- Original Title
- The FJ Holden
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- FJ Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Thornhill
Michael Thornhill, Terry Larsen
Jim Manzie
David Gribble
Max Lemon
Michael Thornhill
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Thornhill
Director
Michael Thornhill
Producer
Max Lemon
Editor
David Gribble
Director of Photography
Terry Larsen
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The FJ Holden
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What is The FJ Holden about?
Suburban Australia in the late 70s. It was the era of the drive-in movie, the Chico Roll girl and the beloved FJ Holden. Boasting drunken fist fights, back seat sex, illegal drag racing, a classic Oz rock soundtrack (featuring Ol'55, Skyhooks and Renee Geyer) and the screen debut of future star Sigrid Thornton. THE FJ HOLDEN forged a strong connection with 70s mainstream youth audiences and today
Who directed The FJ Holden?
The FJ Holden was directed by Michael Thornhill.
Who stars in The FJ Holden?
The principal cast of The FJ Holden includes Eva Dickinson, Paul Couzens, Sigrid Thornton, Gary Waddell, Carl Stever.
When was The FJ Holden released and how long is it?
The FJ Holden was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for The FJ Holden?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The FJ Holden was composed by Jim Manzie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The FJ Holden?
The FJ Holden holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).