Nightmaster
Watch the Shadows Dance
βObsession is the deadliest weapon.β
Synopsis
By day, Robbie (Tom Jennings) and his girlfriend, Amy (Nicole Kidman) are high school students. By night, they become top contenders in highly competitive simulated war games designed to test their athletic abilities and intellectual superiority. Although Robbie is a champion of the game, he soon realizes the extent of his instructor's fanatic extremes and the once-friendly game becomes real-life... and real life becomes a deadly game.
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NICOLE KIDMAN - Nightmaster (Watch The Shaddows Dance) - 1987 (trailer)
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Top Cast
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Tom Jennings
Robby Mason
Nicole Kidman
Amy Gabriel
Joanne Samuel
Sonia Spane
Vince Martin
Steve Beck
Craig Pearce
Guy Duncan
Doug Parkinson
Pete 'Pearly' Gates
Jeremy Shadlow
Simon
Alex Broun
Henry
Paul Gleeson
Peter Hastings
Mark Hennessy
Aloysius Askew
Christopher Truswell
'Fingers' Hough
James Lugton
Tote 'Ali' Bent
Paul Kelly
Himself
Laurence Clifford
Brian Simmons
Terry Brady
Lieutenant Trout
Linda Megier
Kelly
Allen Leong
Luis
Sean Garlick
Stave Opponent
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 1, 1988
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Joffe
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael McGennan
- Original Score
- David Skinner
- Original Title
- Watch the Shadows Dance
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Somerset Film Productions, Cine-Funds Limited
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Joffe
Michael McGennan
David Skinner
Martin McGrath
Lindsay Frazer
James M. Vernon, Grahame Jennings, Jan Tyrrell, Robert Sanders, Peter Ramster
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Joffe
Director
James M. Vernon
Producer
Lindsay Frazer
Editor
Jan Tyrrell
Producer
Michael McGennan
Writer
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
Michael Ralph
Production Design
Guy Norris
Stunt Coordinator
David Skinner
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nightmaster
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What is Nightmaster about?
By day, Robbie (Tom Jennings) and his girlfriend, Amy (Nicole Kidman) are high school students. By night, they become top contenders in highly competitive simulated war games designed to test their athletic abilities and intellectual superiority. Although Robbie is a champion of the game, he soon realizes the extent of his instructor's fanatic extremes and the once-friendly game becomes real-life... and real life becomes a deadly game.
Who directed Nightmaster?
Nightmaster was directed by Mark Joffe.
Who stars in Nightmaster?
The principal cast of Nightmaster includes Tom Jennings, Nicole Kidman, Joanne Samuel, Vince Martin, Craig Pearce.
When was Nightmaster released and how long is it?
Nightmaster was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Nightmaster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nightmaster was composed by David Skinner.