Hunting (film)
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| Hunting | |
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| Directed by | Frank Howson |
| Written by | Frank Howson |
| Produced by | Frank Howson |
| Starring | Kerry Armstrong Guy Pearce John Savage |
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| Distributed by | Greater Union Organization |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | AU$5 million[1] |
Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce.[2]
An American business tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary, who works for the stockbroking firm of which he is a client.[3] Michelle is drawn in by his rich and glamorous lifestyle and charismatic manner, but the more involved she gets, the more she realises how ruthless and morally bankrupt he is. [4]
Cast
- John Savage as Michael Bergman
- Kerry Armstrong as Michelle Harris
- Jeffrey Thomas as Larry Harris
- Guy Pearce as Sharp
- Rebecca Rigg as Debbie McCormick
- Rhys McConnochie as Bill Stockton
- Nicholas Bell as Piggott
- Gregory Apps as Julian Penn
- Jacek Koman as Bergman's Butler
Production
Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead.[5] Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)".[6]
Howson had made three films with Pino Amenta directing but wanted to direct Hunting himself.[7]
Reception
Filmink thought the movie had "a sensational performance by Kerry Armstrong" but was "totally undermined by the casting of John Savage, whose role should’ve been played by Guy Pearce."[8]
