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) | September 11, 1982 (Canada) |
| Running time | 105 min. |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $25,000,000 (estimated) |
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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."
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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. But can Jackie stand the pressure? Will the band get it together? And will Angus ever get a girl?
[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] Awards
Starstruck received three AFI nominations, for Best Achievement in Costume Design, Best Achievement in Production Design and Best Original Music Score.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Murray, Scott (editor), Australian Film, 1978-1994, Oxford, 1995. ISBN 0-19-553777-7
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