Emerald City
“A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.”
1988•1h 32m•5.9•Released
ComedyDrama
A couple move to Sydney from Melbourne, and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin's wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics.
Director
Michael Jenkins
Writer
David Williamson
Languages
German, English
Studio
New South Wales Film Corp.
Cast
Nicole Kidman
Helen McCord
John Hargreaves
Colin Rogers
Chris Haywood
Mike McCord
Robyn Nevin
Kate Rogers
Ruth Cracknell
Elaine Ross
Dennis Miller
Malcolm Bennett
Nicholas Hammond
Ian Wall
Ella Scott
Penny Rogers
Haydon Samuels
Sam Rogers
Michelle Torres
Kath Mitchell
Bruce Venables
Limousine Driver
Rebel Penfold-Russell
Kate's Friend
Robert L. Rosen
Society Photographer
Wenanty Nosul
Polish Director
Philip Dodd
'Coastwatchers' Director
Production
Company
New South Wales Film Corp.
Company
Limelight Productions
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