
Emerald City
1988 · Movie · 95 min · ★ 5.9
After making the move from Melbourne to Sydney, a scriptwriter and his wife are dazzled by the city lights while being tempted by lust and power.
Also known as David Williamson's Emerald City
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Details
- Years
- 1988
- Release date
- 1988-12-09
- Language
- English
- Runtime
- 95 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (15 votes)
Themes
- screenwriting
Awards & recognition
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1989
- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Supporting Role · 1989 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Adapted Screenplay · 1989 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Cinematography · 1989 · nominated
- AACTA Award — Best Actress in a Supporting Role · 1989 · nominated
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- AACTA Award — Best Actor in a Leading Role · 1989 · nominated
Cast & crew

Nicole Kidman
as Helen McCord

John Hargreaves
as Colin Rogers

Chris Haywood
as Mike McCord

Robyn Nevin
as Kate Rogers

Ruth Cracknell
as Elaine Ross

Dennis Miller
as Malcolm Bennett

Nicholas Hammond
as Ian Wall
- ES
Ella Scott
as Penny Rogers
- HS
Haydon Samuels
as Sam Rogers
- MT
Michelle Torres
as Kath Mitchell
Directed by Michael Jenkins