Newsfront (1978)
- Directed by
- Phillip Noyce
- Genre
- drama film
- Country
- Australia
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Rating
- 5.5 of 10 from 13 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
The film follows newsreel cameramen in 1950s Australia as they cover major events. It shows their professional challenges and personal lives during a changing media landscape.
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What happens
Newsfront is a 1978 Australian drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, and starring Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Chris Haywood and Bryan Brown. The screenplay is written by David Elfick, Bob Ellis, Philippe Mora, and Noyce. The original music score is composed by William Motzing. Shot on location in Sydney, Australia, the film is shot in black and white, and colour, incorporating actual newsreel footage. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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