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The Journalist (1979)

Movie ★ 4.8 83 min

Comedy

Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence in the context of Australian media and politics of the 1970's. A somewhat lesser Australian film comparable to the American film Shampoo.

Michael Thornhill Director Michael Thornhill Writer Edna Wilson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 15, 1979
Runtime
83 min
IMDb
tt0079374
Country
Language
Studio
New South Wales Film Corp., FJF Promoters

Cast

Jack Thompson Jack Thompson Simon Morris Sam Neill Sam Neill Rex Elizabeth Alexander Elizabeth Alexander Liz Corbett Penne Hackforth-Jones Penne Hackforth-Jones Gillie Griffiths Charles Tingwell Charles Tingwell Sid Mitchell Carol Raye Carol Raye Maggie Frank Wilson Frank Wilson Stuart Wagstaff Ray Meagher Ray Meagher Anna Hruby Anna Hruby Ken Goodlet Ken Goodlet Frankie J. Holden Frankie J. Holden

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Journalist about?
Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence in the context of Australian media and politics of the 1970's. A somewhat lesser Australian film comparable to the American film Shampoo.
Who directed The Journalist?
The Journalist was directed by Michael Thornhill.
Who stars in The Journalist?
The Journalist stars Jack Thompson, Sam Neill, Elizabeth Alexander, Penne Hackforth-Jones.
When was The Journalist released?
The Journalist is a 1979 comedy film.
Where can I watch The Journalist?
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