Emerald City
“A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.”
Synopsis
A couple move to Sydney from Melbourne, and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin's wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics.
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Nicole Kidman
Helen McCord
John Hargreaves
Colin Rogers
Chris Haywood
Mike McCord
Robyn Nevin
Kate Rogers
Ruth Cracknell
Elaine Ross
Dennis Miller
Malcolm Bennett
Nicholas Hammond
Ian Wall
Ella Scott
Penny Rogers
Haydon Samuels
Sam Rogers
Michelle Torres
Kath Mitchell
Bruce Venables
Limousine Driver
Rebel Penfold-Russell
Kate's Friend
Robert L. Rosen
Society Photographer
Wenanty Nosul
Polish Director
Philip Dodd
'Coastwatchers' Director
Aki Taninaka
Japanese Officer
David Hobbs
Coastwatcher
Jan Ringrose
Make-up Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 1992
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Jenkins
- Screenplay & Story
- David Williamson
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Emerald City
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film Corp., Limelight Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Jenkins
David Williamson
Chris Neal
Paul Murphy
Neil Thumpston
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Jenkins
Director
David Williamson
Writer
Paul Murphy
Director of Photography
Chris Neal
Original Music Composer
Neil Thumpston
Editor
Owen Williams
Production Design
Anthony Jones
Costume Design
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emerald City
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Emerald City about?
A couple move to Sydney from Melbourne, and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin's wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics.
Who directed Emerald City?
Emerald City was directed by Michael Jenkins.
Who stars in Emerald City?
The principal cast of Emerald City includes Nicole Kidman, John Hargreaves, Chris Haywood, Robyn Nevin, Ruth Cracknell.
When was Emerald City released and how long is it?
Emerald City was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Emerald City?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emerald City was composed by Chris Neal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emerald City?
Emerald City holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).