| The Big Hurt | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Barry Peak |
| Written by | Barry Peak Sylvia Bradshaw |
| Produced by | Chris Kiely |
| Starring | David Bradshaw |
| Release date |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | AU $690,000 |
The Big Hurt is a 1986 low-budget thriller directed by Barry Peak starring David Bradshaw, Lian Lunson, Simon Chilvers, John Ewart, Alan Cassell.
Synopsis
A reporter investigating the death of a research scientist discovers further deaths connected to the case - some of which have been deemed suicides. He discovers that the scientist may have been murdered to cover up a government plot concerning illegal drug testing. Together with the scientist's daughter, he attempts to clear her father's name.
Production
The film was shot over six weeks with money raised via 10BA. It was filmed on Super 16mm but later blown up to 35mm.
Cast
- David Bradshaw as Price
- Lian Lunson as Lisa
- Simon Chilvers as Algerson
- John Ewart as Harry Gregory
- Alan Cassell as Blake
- Tommy Dysart as Schwartz
- Nick Waters as McBride
- Syd Conabere as O'Neal
- Alethea McGrath as Mrs Trent
References
- ^ David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p. 240
External links
- The Big Hurt at IMDb
- The Big Hurt at Oz Movies
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