| The King of the Two Day Wonder | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kevin Anderson |
| Produced by | Walter Dobrowolski Kevin Anderson |
| Cinematography | Kevin Anderson |
| Edited by | Kevin Anderson |
Release date |
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Running time | 66 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The King of the Two Day Wonder is a 1979 Australian film. [1] It was directed by Kevin Anderson, and starred Walter Dobrowolski and Sigrid Thornton. Anderson's first dramatic film, it was made with a low budget over a period of four years. [2] It was screened at the 1978 Chicago International Film Festival, (where it was nominated for a Gold Hugo Award.) [1] and the Mannheim International Film Festival in 1978.
A writer of pulp detective novels has trouble finishing his latest book. The film follows him through a creative dilemma. [2]
- Walter Dobrowolski as Robert Damien / Blake
- Sigrid Thornton as Christy
- Allen Bickford as Barry
- James Robertson as Assassin
- Maureen O'Loughlin as Ondine
- Peter Sumner as Jim Delaney
The film was not a commercial success. [1] It has been noted for technical sophistication and creative cinematography, but criticised for being overly stylistic. [2]
- ^ a b c The King of the Two Day Wonder at Oz Movies
- ^ a b c "The King of the Two Day Wonder". Cinema Papers, July–August 1979, pages 69-71. Jack Clancy
- The King of the Two Day Wonder at IMDb
- King of the Two Day Wonder at National Film and Sound Archive
- Facebook page for the film
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| The King of the Two Day Wonder | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Kevin Anderson |
| Produced by | Walter Dobrowolski Kevin Anderson |
| Cinematography | Kevin Anderson |
| Edited by | Kevin Anderson |
Release date |
|
Running time | 66 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The King of the Two Day Wonder is a 1979 Australian film. [1] It was directed by Kevin Anderson, and starred Walter Dobrowolski and Sigrid Thornton. Anderson's first dramatic film, it was made with a low budget over a period of four years. [2] It was screened at the 1978 Chicago International Film Festival, (where it was nominated for a Gold Hugo Award.) [1] and the Mannheim International Film Festival in 1978.
A writer of pulp detective novels has trouble finishing his latest book. The film follows him through a creative dilemma. [2]
- Walter Dobrowolski as Robert Damien / Blake
- Sigrid Thornton as Christy
- Allen Bickford as Barry
- James Robertson as Assassin
- Maureen O'Loughlin as Ondine
- Peter Sumner as Jim Delaney
The film was not a commercial success. [1] It has been noted for technical sophistication and creative cinematography, but criticised for being overly stylistic. [2]
- ^ a b c The King of the Two Day Wonder at Oz Movies
- ^ a b c "The King of the Two Day Wonder". Cinema Papers, July–August 1979, pages 69-71. Jack Clancy
- The King of the Two Day Wonder at IMDb
- King of the Two Day Wonder at National Film and Sound Archive
- Facebook page for the film
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