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Australian films from the Seventies to the present.
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	The Picture Show Man [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $21.99 A quaint, witty and warm hearted story, set in a visually appealing area of New South Wales. John Mellion leads the most able cast in a film that leaves you with a smile on your face.
	The Fourth Wish [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] Another triumph for John Mellion, AFI Award for Best Actor 1977, supported by a fine cast, that tugs at the heart strings, as Casey, John Mellion, takes on the World for the sake of his son.
	The Irishman Buy used from: $12.99 1978 film that is an Australian classic about a father and son, set in the 20's when cars are making horse power obsolete. Robyn Nevin plays the devoted wife who dutifully supports her husband..
	Mango Tree [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $21.99 Jamie, a young man growing up in the sugarcane fields of Queensland in the early 20's, comes to terms with life, death and sex and his dreams.
	Walkabout - Criterion Collection Buy new: $23.99 / Used from: $14.88 Nicholas Roege directed this 1971 Australian adventure about a 14-year-old girl and her 6-year-old brother who become lost in the outback and rely on a young aboriginal to help them survive..
	Monkey Grip [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $22.99 A film about love, freedom and responsibilities and the effects that drug abuse can have on friends.
	Careful, He Might Hear You Buy used from: $32.39 Set in the 1930's, this film, the holder of the A.F.I. Best Film Award for 1983, is the story of the struggle between two sisters to gain possession of a little boy, who lives with his Aunt and Uncle.
	The Cars That Ate Paris Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $9.48 'The Cars That Ate Paris'. Australian black comedy. A small outback town keeps its economy afloat by arranging car accidents. 'The Plumber' will scare you, challenge you, and disturb you.
	We of the Never Never Buy new: $24.98 / Used from: $41.99 This exceptionally fine 1982 film is based on the book account of Mrs Aeneas Gunn, the first white woman who journeyed to live in the Australian outback.
	The Castle Buy used from: $24.71 David Williamson wrote this play and scripted the film. It is a warm and humourous depiction of an optomistic and loving family who take on the establishment to keep their way of life sacred.
	The Killing of Angel Street [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $25.99 "The Killing of Angel Street' highlights the plight of the people in inner city communities who are being brutally forced to move out and make way for high rise development projects.
	My Brilliant Career Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $16.88 Sybylla (Judy Davis) wants to be a writer, but clashes with the society of the day, and the love of the dashing Harry (Sam Neill). It is the battle for independence and the sacrifices along the way.
	Travelling North [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $23.99 TV Comedian Graham Kennedy ably supports Leo McKerrn and Julia Blake in this far North Queensland tale of a late marriage with tears love and laughter.
	The Dish Buy new: $5.79 / Used from: $2.99 The 'Dish' is a radio telescope in a paddock, near to the town of Parkes in western New South Wales. It is instrumental in gathering data and images of the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 20, 1969.
	The Wedding Party Buy used from: $6.67 Also known in Australia as 'Thank God He Met Lizzie'. Some doubt the coming marriage, but in this case the leading man has doubts at the wedding reception! Nominated for five AFI awards.
	The Club [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $22.99 A David Williamson play adapted for the screen and scripted by Williamson. Highlights the clashes between the Board, coach, selectors and players in an Australian Rules football club.
	A Man of Flowers Charles Bremer, played exceptionally well by Norman Kaye in a film beautifully directed by Paul Cox, is a closeted recluse, who is confronted by sex, loneliness, art and insanity.
	Don's Party Buy used from: $9.06 Another, and possibly the best, of David Williamson's plays brought to the screen by Director, Bruce Berresford. Shows up the lower middle class behaviour at a drunken election night party,
	Picnic at Hanging Rock - Criterion Collection Buy new: $20.49 / Used from: $15.02 A 1975 classic about the mysterious happenings of an ill-fated 1900 school excursion to Hanging Rock in Victoria.
	The Odd Angry Shot [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.4 Import - Australia ] Buy used from: $25.99 This film made in the late 1960's is based on the largely untold story of the Australian men who were sent to Vietnam along with the Americans. Graham Kennedy stars.
	Seven Little Australians Buy used from: $9.74 A delightful series about a 1880's family of seven children, based on Ethel Turner's classic children's novel.
	Muggers Buy used from: $22.99 A film that appeals to a mostly younger audience, but still holds its place with adults, about a couple of medical students who pay off a loan shark by selling non-vital, but expensive body organs.
	Walking on Water Buy used from: $1.95 A challenging, powerful film about friends who support each other when one is dying.
	The Tracker ( Endangered ) [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Italy ] Buy used from: $30.99 An Amazing film about an Aboriginal tracker working for lawmen chasing down a fugitive. The violence is depicted by stills of paintings by renowned artist Peter Coad. Innovative and visually stunning.
	Swimming Upstream (Against all odds, he found the strength to become a champion) Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $0.25 An emotional story of a young man from a disfunctional family who became a champion swimmer. It is a film that lifts the spirits.

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