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References
- ↑ Trenchard-Smith, Brian (1 June 2023). "The Panther Pictures are now a Blu Ray Double Bill". Brian Trenchard Smith.
- ↑ Australian film, 1978-1994 : a survey of theatrical features. 1995. p. 404.
