1990 Australian film
| Raw Nerve | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tony Wellington |
| Written by | Tony Wellington |
| Produced by | Michael Lynch |
| Starring | Rebecca Rigg Kelly Dingwall John Polson |
| Production companies | Lynchpin and Tosh Australian Film Commission Fyodawn |
| Distributed by | Valhalla Films (theatrical) Hoyts Australia (video) |
| Release date |
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| Running time | 91 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $425,000 |
Raw Nerve is a 1990 Australian film directed by Tony Wellington and starring Rebecca Rigg, Kelly Dingwall, and John Polson. The plot concerns three teenagers who rob a house.
Cast
- Kelly Dingwall as David
- Rebecca Rigg as Michelle
- John Polson as Billy
- Barry Leane as John Weatherby
- Jan Kingrose as Miriam Weatherby
- Kate Reid as Policewoman
- Sylvia Coleman as Neighbor
Production
The film was mostly financed by the Australian Film Commission. It was shot over fifteen days, although the three leads rehearsed for three weeks.
Reception
The film received some strong reviews.
References
- ^ "Is this the success story for the nineties?". Filmnews. Vol. 20, no. 3. New South Wales, Australia. 1 April 1990. p. 3. Retrieved 3 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p352
- "MIDWEEK MAGAZINE". The Canberra Times. Vol. 64, no. 20, 199. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 1 August 1990. p. 24. Retrieved 3 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
- Raw Nerve at IMDb
- Raw Nerve at TCMDB
- Raw Nerve at Oz Movies
- Review of film at SBS Movie Show
- Interview with producer and director at SBS Movie Show