Backstage
1988, English. Directed by Jonathan Hardy.
The plot centred on American pop singer Kate Lawrence (Branigan) wanting to embark on a career as an actress. The only job she can find is playing the lead role in an Australian theatre production of The Green Year Passes. The hiring of an American causes conflict with her Australian cast and crew, and the chagrin of theatre critic Robert Landau with whom she has an affair.
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 29 March 1988
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- Frank Howson, Jonathan Hardy
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Backstage runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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Who directed Backstage?
Backstage (1988) was directed by Jonathan Hardy and stars Laura Branigan, Michael Aitkens, Rowena Wallace.