The Picture Show Man
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Synopsis
A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies
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PICTURE SHOW MAN TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-06
Top Cast
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John Meillon
Maurice 'Pop' Pym
Rod Taylor
Palmer
John Ewart
Freddie Graves
Judy Morris
Miss Lockhart
Garry McDonald
Lou
Harold Hopkins
Larry
Jeanie Drynan
Mrs Duncan
Sally Conabere
Lucy
Patrick Cargill
Fitzwilliam
Jelena Žigon
Madame Cavalli (as Yelena Zignon)
Tony Barry
Policeman
Don Crosby
Major Lockhart
Delore Whiteman
Mrs Summers
Gerry Duggan
Hall Secretary
Ernie Bourne
Bookmaker
Release History & Theatrical Window
Montréal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 1, 1979
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Power
- Screenplay & Story
- Joan Long
- Original Score
- Peter Best
- Original Title
- The Picture Show Man
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Limelight Productions, Australian Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Power
Joan Long, Lyle Penn
Peter Best
Geoff Burton
Nicholas Beauman
Joan Long
Department Leadership Roster
John Power
Director
Joan Long
Screenplay
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Peter Best
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Beauman
Editor
Joan Long
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
General — Suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Picture Show Man
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What is The Picture Show Man about?
A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies
Who directed The Picture Show Man?
The Picture Show Man was directed by John Power.
Who stars in The Picture Show Man?
The principal cast of The Picture Show Man includes John Meillon, Rod Taylor, John Ewart, Judy Morris, Garry McDonald.
When was The Picture Show Man released and how long is it?
The Picture Show Man was released in 1977 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Picture Show Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Picture Show Man was composed by Peter Best.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Picture Show Man?
The Picture Show Man holds official age classifications: AU: G (General — Suitable for all audiences.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).