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 Australian Films 1964-75


PETERSEN (1974)

Feature film / Hexagon Productions Pty. Ltd

Colour, 35mm Film / 01:43:00

Director / Producer: Tim Burstall

Cast/Actor: Jack Thompson / Jaqui Weaver /


 

"A married electrician goes to college to earn an arts degree and seduces the wife of an English professor. Ultimately, he returns to his former life and career. General notes: AFI Award: silver award (feature), actor, original screenplay 1974/5.

"... sensitively written and played...an interesting character study." (Nash & Ross 1987 p2380).

"...a critical and commercial success."(Pike & Cooper 1980 p356).

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