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Emerald City poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 57.5 / 100
1988·Comedy / Drama·1h 32m

EMERALD CITY

“A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.”

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.

Above the Line
Michael Jenkins·DirectorDavid Williamson·WriterPaul Murphy·Director of PhotographyChris Neal·Original Music ComposerNeil Thumpston·Editor
Cast
Nicole Kidman·Helen McCordJohn Hargreaves·Colin RogersChris Haywood·Mike McCordRobyn Nevin·Kate RogersRuth Cracknell·Elaine RossDennis Miller·Malcolm BennettNicholas Hammond·Ian WallElla Scott·Penny RogersHaydon Samuels·Sam RogersMichelle Torres·Kath Mitchell
Full Crew
(30 credits)
Directing· 4
Michael Jenkins·DirectorChris Webb·First Assistant DirectorHenry Osborne·Second Assistant DirectorMaria Phillips·Third Assistant Director
Writing· 1
David Williamson·Writer
Camera· 6
Paul Murphy·Director of PhotographyGeoff Full·Key GripBarry Idoine·Clapper LoaderJohn Platt·Focus PullerDavid Williamson·Camera OperatorVivian Zink·Still Photographer
Editing· 1
Neil Thumpston·Editor
Sound & Music· 8
Chris Neal·Original Music ComposerGreg Bell·Sound EditorJohn Herron·Dialogue EditorPhil Judd·Sound MixerRufus McCrachett·Assistant Sound EditorGerry Nucifora·Boom OperatorBen Osmo·Sound RecordistDanielle Wiessner·Dialogue Editor
Art & Design· 5
Owen Williams·Production DesignAnthony Jones·Costume DesignJudy Lovell·Makeup ArtistJulie Bryant·CostumerMel Dykes·Costumer
Other Departments· 5
Ziggy·HairstylistSteve Courtley·Special EffectsPaul Gorrie·Special Effects AssistantRoger Cowland·Visual EffectsGuy Norris·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
57.5
OF 100
Master Score
5.3
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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