2 Movies Starring John Hargreaves

Long Weekend

Long Weekend

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1979-03-29

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

97 min

Rated:

NOT RATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.7 (2168 Reviews)

Director:

Colin Eggleston

Cast:

Writer:

Everett De Roche (original screenplay)

Fullplot:

When a suburban couple go camping for the weekend at a remote beach, they discover that nature isn't in an accommodating mood.

Country Life

Country Life

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-07-28

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

118 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

6.8 (584 Reviews)

Genres:

DramaRomance

Fullplot:

Adaptation of Chekhov's "Uncle Vanya" set in rural Australia in the 1920's. Jack Dickens and his niece Sally run the family farm to support brother-in-law Alexander as a (supposedly brilliant) literary critic in London. Action begins when Alexander returns with his beautiful young wife Deborah, revealing himself as an arrogant failure and wanting to sell the farm out from under Jack. Blakemore introduces themes about Australia's separation from England, as well as expanding the pacifist and ecological philosophies espoused by the local Doctor Max Askey.

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