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Emerald City

1988-12-09 · 92 min · ★ 5.9

Comedy · Drama

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.

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Directors
Michael Jenkins
Production companies
New South Wales Film Corp., Limelight Productions
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Nicole KidmanNicole KidmanHelen McCord
John HargreavesJohn HargreavesColin Rogers
Chris HaywoodChris HaywoodMike McCord
Robyn NevinRobyn NevinKate Rogers
Ruth CracknellRuth CracknellElaine Ross
Dennis MillerDennis MillerMalcolm Bennett
Nicholas HammondNicholas HammondIan Wall
Ella ScottPenny Rogers
Haydon SamuelsSam Rogers
Michelle TorresKath Mitchell
Bruce VenablesBruce VenablesLimousine Driver
Rebel Penfold-RussellKate's Friend
Robert L. RosenSociety Photographer
Wenanty NosulWenanty NosulPolish Director
Philip Dodd'Coastwatchers' Director
Aki TaninakaJapanese Officer
David HobbsCoastwatcher
Jan RingroseMake-up Girl
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonaldDouglas 'Rocky' McDonaldU.S. Airman
Dar DaviesJapanese Soldier

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