Jock Petersen
"When he wasn't fighting...he was getting in OTHER trouble!"
Originally released in 1974. Jock Petersen is a drama film. directed by Tim Burstall.
Starring Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver, and Wendy Hughes
Synopsis
Tony Petersen, a married electrician and ex-footballer, goes to university to study English. Petersen is odd man out at the uni. He receives extracurricular help from his stuffy professor's beautiful lecturer wife in her office. Their get-togethers there are quite rootine. The professor is also seeing one of his students after class. Petersen and the professor's wife talk about having a baby. But then she accepts an appointment to Oxford, provoking a rage in Petersen...
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1974
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
2.8/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Hexagon Productions
- Astral Films
- AVCO Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jock Petersen about?
Tony Petersen, a married electrician and ex-footballer, goes to university to study English. Petersen is odd man out at the uni. He receives extracurricular help from his stuffy professor's beautif...
Who directed Jock Petersen?
Jock Petersen was directed by Tim Burstall.
How long is Jock Petersen?
Jock Petersen has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Jock Petersen released?
Jock Petersen was released on January 1, 1974 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jock Petersen?
The main cast of Jock Petersen includes Jack Thompson, Jacki Weaver, Wendy Hughes, John Ewart, Belinda Giblin.