Emerald City
1988, English. Directed by Michael Jenkins.
A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.
A couple move to Sydney from Melbourne, and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin's wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics.
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Tubi TVCast & crew
- Michael JenkinsDirector
- Nicole KidmanHelen McCord
- John HargreavesColin Rogers
- Chris HaywoodMike McCord
- Robyn NevinKate Rogers
- Ruth CracknellElaine Ross
- Dennis MillerMalcolm Bennett
- Nicholas HammondIan Wall
- Ella ScottPenny Rogers
- Haydon SamuelsSam Rogers
- Michelle TorresKath Mitchell
- Bruce VenablesLimousine Driver
- Rebel Penfold-RussellKate's Friend
Details
- Released
- 9 December 1988
- Country
- Australia
- Written by
- David Williamson
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Emerald City runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
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Who directed Emerald City?
Emerald City (1988) was directed by Michael Jenkins and stars Nicole Kidman, John Hargreaves, Chris Haywood.