Newsfront
“They lived, died, laughed and loved behind a newsreel camera.”
Synopsis
Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.
Top Cast
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Bill Hunter
Len Maguire
Wendy Hughes
Amy Mackenzie
Gerard Kennedy
Frank Maguire
Chris Haywood
Chris Hewitt
John Ewart
Charlie
Don Crosby
A.G. Marwood
Angela Punch McGregor
Fay
John Clayton
Cliff
John Dease
Ken
Bryan Brown
Geoff
Lorna Lesley
Ellie
Mark Holden
Len's New Assistant
Drew Forsythe
Bruce
Tony Barry
Greasy
Alexander Archdale
Sir Charles
Bill Lyle
Macka
Paul Jones
Charlie's Assistant
Bruce Spence
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Phillip Noyce
- Screenplay & Story
- Phillip Noyce
- Original Score
- William Motzing
- Original Title
- Newsfront
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Palm Beach Pictures, New South Wales Film Corporation, The Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Phillip Noyce
Phillip Noyce
William Motzing
John Scott
David Elfick
Department Leadership Roster
Phillip Noyce
Director
Phillip Noyce
Screenplay
David Elfick
Producer
John Scott
Editor
Lissa Coote
Production Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Newsfront.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newsfront
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Newsfront about?
Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.
Who directed Newsfront?
Newsfront was directed by Phillip Noyce.
Who stars in Newsfront?
The principal cast of Newsfront includes Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Gerard Kennedy, Chris Haywood, John Ewart.
When was Newsfront released and how long is it?
Newsfront was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Newsfront?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Newsfront was composed by William Motzing.