Final Cut
“Julie was dying to get into movies...”
Synopsis
A glossy thriller about a show-business tycoon with a shady background, and a young documentary filmmaker and his girlfriend who are making a film about him. They believe the tycoon has been making "snuff" films, and try to get a confession on film. He invites them to his luxury penthouse for a weekend of partying and filming, and indulges in mind games until the party ends in disaster.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 17, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
July 3, 2024
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ross Dimsey
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Dawson, Ross Dimsey
- Original Score
- Howard Davidson
- Original Title
- Final Cut
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Queensland Film Corporation, Wilgar Productions, The Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ross Dimsey
Jonathan Dawson, Ross Dimsey
Howard Davidson
Ron Johanson
Tony Paterson
Mike Williams, Frank Gardiner
Department Leadership Roster
Ross Dimsey
Director
Gary Paul
Stunt Coordinator
Phil Warner
Production Design
Ron Johanson
Director of Photography
Camilla Rountree
Costume Design
Tony Paterson
Editor
Howard Davidson
Original Music Composer
Mike Williams
Producer
Ross Dimsey
Writer
Jonathan Dawson
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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Final Cut.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Final Cut
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Final Cut about?
A glossy thriller about a show-business tycoon with a shady background, and a young documentary filmmaker and his girlfriend who are making a film about him. They believe the tycoon has been making "snuff" films, and try to get a confession on film. He invites them to his luxury penthouse for a weekend of partying and filming, and indulges in mind games until the party ends in disaster.
Who directed Final Cut?
Final Cut was directed by Ross Dimsey.
Who stars in Final Cut?
The principal cast of Final Cut includes Lou Brown, David Clendenning, Jennifer Cluff, Narelle Johnson, Carmen J. McCall.
When was Final Cut released and how long is it?
Final Cut was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for Final Cut?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Final Cut was composed by Howard Davidson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Final Cut?
Final Cut holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).