Georgia (1988 film)
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 Theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Ben Lewin |
| Written by | Mac Gudgeon |
| Produced by | Bob Weis |
| Starring | Judy Davis |
| Distributed by | Jethro Films Production |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | 3 million[1] |
| Box office | 44,205 (Australia) |
Georgia is a 1988 Australian thriller film directed by Ben Lewin, starring Judy Davis and John Bach.
Judy Davis plays the two roles of a mother, Georgia, and her daughter Nina. The film is presented as a series of flashbacks as Nina investigates her mother's death, which led to her adoption as a young child.
Cast[]
- Judy Davis as Nina Bailley/Georgia White
- John Bach as Karlin
- Julia Blake as Elizabeth
- Alex Menglet as Lazlo
- Marshall Napier as Frank Le Mat
Production[]
The film was inspired by Albert Tucker's 1984 painting of Joy Hester. Producer Bob Weis originally wanted to make a film based on Hester's life but decided to make a fictional film.[1]
Box office[]
Georgia grossed $44,205 at the box office in Australia.[citation needed]
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990, pages 270–272.
External links[]
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- 1988 films
- English-language films
- Australian films
- Australian thriller films
- Films shot in Melbourne
- 1988 thriller films
- Films directed by Ben Lewin
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