The Singer and the Dancer

1977 0h 52m EN

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7.8

BANGER

★7.8TMDB · 2

Drama

Synopsis

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An older woman relives the bitter memories of her past, through her friendship with a younger girl who is experiencing a very insecure relationship with her boyfriend.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Ruth Cracknell
Mrs. Bilson
Elizabeth Crosby
Charlie
Russell Kiefel
Pete
Jude Kuring
Mrs. Herbert
Gerry Duggan
Doctor
Julie Dawson
Mrs. Rogers
Jane Buckland
Jane
Kate Sheil
Young Mrs. Bilson

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gillian Armstrong
Writers: Alan Marshall, Gillian Armstrong, John Pleffer
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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RUNTIME

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Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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49 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Gillian Armstrong, shot by Russell Boyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Nicholas Beauman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ruth Cracknell and Elizabeth Crosby and Russell Kiefel carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0076717 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Gillian Armstrong directs. Russell Boyd behind the camera. Nicholas Beauman cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 52-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
249 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Gillian Armstrong, shot by Russell Boyd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Nicholas Beauman shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ruth Cracknell and Elizabeth Crosby and Russell Kiefel carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0076717 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 2 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.