| Hunting | |
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| Directed by | Frank Howson |
| Written by | Frank Howson |
| Produced by | Frank Howson |
| Starring | Kerry Armstrong Guy Pearce John Savage |
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| Distributed by | Greater Union Organization |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | AU$5 million [1] |
Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce. [2]
An American business tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary, who works for the stockbroking firm of which he is a client. [3] Michelle is drawn in by his rich and glamorous lifestyle and charismatic manner, but the more involved she gets, the more she realises how ruthless and morally bankrupt he is. [4]
Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead. [5] Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)". [6]
Howson had made three films with Pino Amenta directing but wanted to direct Hunting himself. [7]
Filmink thought the movie had "a sensational performance by Kerry Armstrong" but was "totally undermined by the casting of John Savage, whose role should’ve been played by Guy Pearce." [8]
As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.
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