Waiting (1991 film)
Waiting is a 1991 Australian film directed by Jackie McKimmie and starring Noni Hazlehurst, Deborra-Lee Furness, and Fiona Press.
| Waiting | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Jackie McKimmie |
| Produced by | Ross Matthews |
| Written by | Jackie McKimmie |
| Starring | Noni Hazlehurst Deborra-Lee Furness Fiona Press |
| Music by | Martin Armiger |
| Cinematography | Steve Mason |
| Edited by | Michael Honey |
Release date | 25 July 1991 |
Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$1 million[1] |
Premise
Friends meet at a farm house to await the birth of a baby.
Cast
- Noni Hazlehurst as Clare
- Deborra-Lee Furness as Diane
- Frank Whitten as Michael
- Helen Jones as Sandy
- Denis Moore as Bill
- Fiona Press as Therese
- Ray Barrett as Frank
- Noga Bernstein as Rosie
- Peter Tu Tran as Tan
- Brian Simpson as Booroomil
- Matthew Fargher as Steve
Box office
Waiting grossed $185,600 at the box office in Australia.[2]
Reception
At the AFI Awards Fiona Press won the Best Actress in a Supporting Role award and the film was nominated in 4 other categories. Jackie McKimmie was awarded the OCIC Award - Honorable Mention in the Venice Film Festival.[3]
See also
References
- Philippa Burne, "Waiting", Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, 1993 p 325
- Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
- IMDb - awards
Further reading
- Murray, Scott, ed. (1994). Australian Cinema. St.Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin/AFC. p. 309. ISBN 1-86373-311-6.
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