Emoh Ruo
Emoh Ruo is a 1985 Australian comedy film directed by Denny Lawrence and starring Joy Smithers and Martin Sacks.[3]
| Emoh Ruo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Denny Lawrence |
| Produced by | David Elfick |
| Written by | Paul Leadon David Poltorak |
| Starring | Joy Smithers Martin Sacks Philip Quast Genevieve Mooy |
| Music by | Cameron Allan |
| Cinematography | Andrew Lesnie |
| Edited by | Ted Otton |
| Distributed by | Greater Union |
Release date |
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Running time | 93 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$1,500,000[1] |
| Box office | A$34,000[2] |
Plot
The Tunkleys move from a caravan park into a suburban home goes wrong.
Reception
Andrew Urban wrote that "Emoh Ruo relies on stereotypes, but it does so with larrikin good humour, and lets us enjoy a big, lowbrow finish."[4] The Sydney Morning Herald stated "Emoh Ruo is a pleasant entertainment, but less than memorable".[5] Writing in Cinema Papers Christine Cremen says "With its lively combination of satire, sentimentality, near-tragedy and pratfall farce, Emoh Ruo resembles one of the better Preston Sturges comedies".[6] Writing in the book Australian Film, 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features Bruce Sandow states "More light-hearted situation comedy than biting satire, the film has its amusing moments. Competently made and entertaining in a lowbrow way, it has no pretensions to social comment. But its resorting to well-known Australian stereotypes is more often witless than inspired." [7] A review in Variety finishes "Overall, Emoh Ruo might just be the success the Australian film industry is looking for right now".[8]
Awards
Emoh Ruo was nominated for an AFI Awards for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for Genevieve Mooy.
Cast
- Joy Smithers - Terri Tunkley
- Martin Sacks - Des Tunkley
- Jack Ellis - Jack Tunkley
- Philip Quast - Les Tunkley
- Louise Le Nay - Helen Tunkley
- Joanna Burgess - Tunkley Twin
- Nathalie Burgess - Tunkley Twin
- Genevieve Mooy - Margaret York
- Max Phipps - Sam Tregado
- Bill Young - Wally Wombat
- Helen McDonald - Pat Harrison
- Mervyn Drake - Warren Harrison
- Noel Hodda - Pete
- Richard Carter - Thommo
- Di Smith - Cheryl Mason
- Lance Curtis - Wayne Mason
- Garry Who - Policeman
- Charito Ortez - Sam's Receptionist
- Rainee Skinner - Teller
- John Spicer - Magistrate
- Ray Marshall - Clarrie
- Tracey Higginson - Surfer Girl
- Angelo D'Angelo - Surfer Guy
- Suzanne Dudley - Supervisor
- Zafar Khan - Indian Couple
- Azra Khan - Indian Couple
- Ian McGowan - Des' Bus Driving Double
- Archie - George Harrison
See also
References
- David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990, p311-312
- "Australian Films at the Australian Box Office" (PDF), Film Victoria, 2009, archived from the original (PDF) on 20 March 2012
- Roddick, Nick (May 1985), "Seeing Stars", Cinema Papers
- Urban, Andrew (5 September 2007), "EMOH RUO: DVD", Urban Cinefile
- "What's on", Sydney Morning Herald, 27 September 1985
- Cremen, Christine (November 1985), "On our selection", Cinema Papers
- Sandow, Bruce (1995). Murray, Scott; Caputo, Raffaele; Tanskaya, Alissa (eds.). Australian Film, 1978-1994: A Survey of Theatrical Features. Oxford University Press. p. 167. ISBN 9780195537772.
- Variety Film Reviews, Volume 19. Garland Publishing. 1988. ISBN 9780835227995.