The Newman Shame
Synopsis
John Brandy is an ex-cop on holiday in Singapore with his girlfriend Ginger when he hears an old Perth banker friend of his, Frank Newman, has committed suicide. He travels to Perth and discovers that Newman killed himself after being drugged at a party and found himself in a pornographic film; he was blackmailed and embezzled money to pay off his tormentors, but when the film was distributed anyway he decided to take his own life. Newman and Ginger decide to investigate who is behind the blackmail racket.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julian Pringle
- Screenplay & Story
- Bruce A. Wishart
- Original Title
- The Newman Shame
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Gemini Productions, The Grundy Organization, Swan Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julian Pringle
Bruce A. Wishart
Richard Wallace
Ron Williams
Robert Bruning
Department Leadership Roster
Julian Pringle
Director
Bruce A. Wishart
Writer
Robert Bruning
Producer
Richard Wallace
Director of Photography
Ron Williams
Editor
Peter West
Stunt Coordinator
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What is The Newman Shame about?
John Brandy is an ex-cop on holiday in Singapore with his girlfriend Ginger when he hears an old Perth banker friend of his, Frank Newman, has committed suicide. He travels to Perth and discovers that Newman killed himself after being drugged at a party and found himself in a pornographic film; he was blackmailed and embezzled money to pay off his tormentors, but when the film was distributed anyway he decided to take his own life. Newman and Ginger decide to investigate who is behind the blackmail racket.
Who directed The Newman Shame?
The Newman Shame was directed by Julian Pringle.
Who stars in The Newman Shame?
The principal cast of The Newman Shame includes George Lazenby, Diane Craig, Joan Bruce, Alwyn Kurts, Ken Goodlet.
When was The Newman Shame released and how long is it?
The Newman Shame was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.