The Tourist (1987 film)

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The Tourist
Written by
Story bySue Sale
Directed byTerry Bourke
Starring
Music byGarry Hardman
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducerSue Salem
CinematographyRay Henman
Running time100 minutes
Production companySBS Bourke Productions
Release
Original release10 October 1988 (1988-10-10)

The Tourist is an Australian made-for-TV romantic drama film directed by Terry Bourke and starring Tony Bonner, Michael Pate, Chard Hayward, and Zoe Carides.

Contents

It was also known as Sands of the Bedouin.

Premise

The film tells the story of an Australian tour guide in Jordan whose two charges are murdered. [1]

Cast

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References

  1. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p155