The Journalist

Follow the turbulent fortunes of Simon Morris, a top reporter and feature writer for a major daily newspaper. The newspaper is just a background to Simon’s lifestyle, particularly his relationship with women. Stars Jack Thompson, Elizabeth Alexander and Sam Neill.

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Credits

director

Michael Thornhill

producer

Pom Oliver

production company

New South Wales Film Corporation

Duration

01:21:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1979

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324814

Language

English

Subject categories

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Journalism

Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Journalists

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - Australia

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1979

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