Starstruck (1982 film)
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| Directed by | Gillian Armstrong |
| Produced by | Richard Brennan David Elfick |
| Written by | Stephen MacLean |
| Starring | Jo Kennedy Ross O'Donovan Margo Lee |
| Distributed by | Australian Film Commission Palm Beach Pictures |
| Release date(s) | 11 September 1982 (Canada) |
| Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$2,500,000 (estimated) |
Starstruck is a 1982 Australian comedy-drama musical film starring Jo Kennedy, Ross O'Donovan and Margo Lee about two teenagers trying to make their break into the music industry. The film was shot on location in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. It was marketed with the tagline "A Comedy Musical." The hotel shots were filmed at the Harbour View Hotel in Sydney's "The Rocks" district, near the south pylon of the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
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[edit] Plot summary
Jackie Mullens dreams of becoming a singing star and her cousin Angus thinks he has what it takes to be a successful manager. After a spot at the hip club in town (wearing a kangaroo suit) fails to win Jackie any paying gigs, Angus enters her in a major talent competition to be held on New Year's Eve. If Jackie wins, her career is assured, and the $25,000 grand prize will help keep her family's pub open.
[edit] Music
The film spawned a soundtrack album, which includes the hit single "Body and Soul" sung by Jo Kennedy. The song was written by Tim Finn of Split Enz. The single made number 5 on the Australian charts in May 1982.
The film also featured music by band The Swingers, who appear on screen playing their instruments during several musical numbers.
[edit] Main cast
- Jo Kennedy - Jackie
- Ross O'Donovan - Angus
- Margo Lee - Pearl
- Max Cullen - Reg
- Pat Evison - Nana
- John O'May - Terry
- Dennis Miller - Lou
- Norm Erskine - Hazza
- Melissa Jaffer - Mrs. Booth
- Ned Lander - Robbie
- Mark Little - Carl
[edit] Production
Production Designer Brian Thomson is best known for his work on The Rocky Horror Picture Show, its theatre production as well as its follow up feature film Shock Treatment.
[edit] Awards
Starstruck received three AFI nominations, for Best Achievement in Costume Design, Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Original Music Score.
[edit] Box Office
Starstruck grossed $1,541,000 at the box office in Australia,[1] which is equivalent to $4,484,310 in 2009 dollars.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
[edit] Further reading
- Murray, Scott (editor), Australian Film, 1978-1994, Oxford, 1995. ISBN 0-19-553777-7
[edit] External links
- Starstruck at the Internet Movie Database
- Starstruck at AllRovi
- Starstruck at the National Film and Sound Archive
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