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]

Cast

Plot

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]

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]

Soundtrack

As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.

References

  1. ^ Greg Kerr, 'Hunting', Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, p 318
  2. ^ "Internet Movie Database entry on Frank Howson (I)". IMDb.
  3. ^ Review in the Washington Post
  4. ^ https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/hunting-1991/802/
  5. ^ Paul Kalina, "Frank Howson", Cinema Papers, November 1989 p46
  6. ^ Rob Lowing, "New Aussie Film on Media Tycoon", The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 1989 p 8 accessed 18 October 2012
  7. ^ "Producer and Writer Frank Howson on Laura Branigan, the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, the Art of Creation and more…". Cult Film Alley. 13 July 2019.
  8. ^ Vagg, Stephen (21 February 2024). "Frank Howson: The Unsung Auteur". Filmink.


Allikas: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hunting_(film)
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