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Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce.

Cast

• John Savage as Michael Bergman
• Kerry Armstrong as Michelle Harris
• Jeffrey Thomas as Larry Harris
• Guy Pearce as Sharp
• Rebecca Rigg as Debbie McCormick
• Rhys McConnochie as Bill Stockton
• Nicholas Bell as Piggott
• Jacek Koman as Bergman's Butler

Plot

An American business tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary, who works for the stockbroking firm of which he is a client. Michelle is drawn in by his rich and glamorous lifestyle and charismatic manner, but the more involved she gets, the more she realises how ruthless and morally bankrupt he is.

Production

Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead. Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)".

Howson had made three films with Pino Amenta directing but wanted to direct Hunting himself.

Reception

Filmink thought the movie had "a sensational performance by Kerry Armstrong" but was "totally undermined by the casting of John Savage, whose role should’ve been played by Guy Pearce."

Soundtrack

As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.

References

1. Greg Kerr, 'Hunting', Australian Film 1978-1992, Oxford Uni Press, p 318
2. "Internet Movie Database entry on Frank Howson (I)". IMDb.
3. Review in the Washington Post
4. https://www.screenaustralia.gov.au/the-screen-guide/t/hunting-1991/802/
5. Paul Kalina, "Frank Howson", Cinema Papers, November 1989 p46
6. Rob Lowing, "New Aussie Film on Media Tycoon", The Sydney Morning Herald, 30 April 1989 p 8 accessed 18 October 2012
7. "Producer and Writer Frank Howson on Laura Branigan, the Boulevard of Broken Dreams, the Art of Creation and more…". Cult Film Alley. 13 July 2019.
8. Vagg, Stephen (21 February 2024). "Frank Howson: The Unsung Auteur". Filmink.

External links

• Hunting at IMDb
• Hunting at Oz Movies

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