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Newsfront

"They lived, died, laughed and loved behind a newsreel camera."

July 29, 1978 1h 50m 5.3/10 (12 votes)

Originally released in 1978. Newsfront is a drama film. directed by Phillip Noyce.

Starring Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, and Gerard Kennedy

Synopsis

Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.

Quick Facts

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Release Date July 29, 1978 47 years ago
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Runtime 1h 50m 110 minutes total
User Rating 5.3/10 Mixed (12 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Australia + 1 more

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Palm Beach Pictures
  • New South Wales Film Corporation
  • The Australian Film Commission
  • Village Roadshow Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Newsfront about?

Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.

Who directed Newsfront?

Newsfront was directed by Phillip Noyce.

How long is Newsfront?

Newsfront has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).

When was Newsfront released?

Newsfront was released on July 29, 1978 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Newsfront?

The main cast of Newsfront includes Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Gerard Kennedy, Chris Haywood, John Ewart.