The Firm Man
| The Firm Man | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | John Duigan |
| Produced by | John Duigan |
| Written by | John Duigan |
| Starring | Peter Cummins |
| Cinematography | Sasha Trikojus |
| Edited by | Tony Patterson |
Release dates | 7 March 1975 |
Running time | 100 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$15,000[1] |
The Firm Man is a 1975 film which was the directorial debut of John Duigan.
Plot
Gerald Baxter, a middle aged businessman, starts a new job at a company called the Firm where his only jobs are collecting occasional messages. Gerald becomes bored and alienated from his life and wife. He befriends a girl who offers him another life but in the end conforms.
Cast
- Peter Cummins as Gerald Baxter
- Eileen Chapman as Melissa
- Bethany Lee as the girl
- Peter Carmondy as Barry
- Dianne Preston as Christie
- Sarah Chapman as Sally
- Marie Keenan as pub lady
- John Preston as Melissa's lover
- Max Gillies as managing director
Production
The film was shot in Victoria partly with funds provided by the Australia Council. Filming took four weeks over the summer of 1974 using actors with whom Duigan had worked in the theatre.[1]
References
External links
- The Firm Man at the Internet Movie Database
- The Firm Man at Oz Movies
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