The Journalist
Synopsis
Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence in the context of Australian media and politics of the 1970's. A somewhat lesser Australian film comparable to the American film Shampoo.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Thornhill
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Thornhill, Edna Wilson
- Original Score
- Wayne Kent-Healing
- Original Title
- The Journalist
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film Corp., FJF Promoters
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Thornhill
Michael Thornhill, Edna Wilson
Wayne Kent-Healing
Donald McAlpine
Tim Wellburn, Ron Williams
Pom Oliver
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Thornhill
Director
Michael Thornhill
Writer
Edna Wilson
Writer
Pom Oliver
Producer
Wayne Kent-Healing
Original Music Composer
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Tim Wellburn
Editor
Ron Williams
Editor
Anna Senior
Costume Design
Jenny Green
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Journalist.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Journalist
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Journalist about?
Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence in the context of Australian media and politics of the 1970's. A somewhat lesser Australian film comparable to the American film Shampoo.
Who directed The Journalist?
The Journalist was directed by Michael Thornhill.
Who stars in The Journalist?
The principal cast of The Journalist includes Jack Thompson, Sam Neill, Elizabeth Alexander, Penne Hackforth-Jones, Charles Tingwell.
When was The Journalist released and how long is it?
The Journalist was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for The Journalist?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Journalist was composed by Wayne Kent-Healing.