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The King of the Two Day Wonder
1979 Australian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The King of the Two Day Wonder is a 1979 Australian film.[1] It was directed by Kevin Anderson, and starred Walter Dobrowolski and Sigrid Thornton. Anderson's first dramatic film, it was made with a low budget over a period of four years.[2] It was screened at the 1978 Chicago International Film Festival, (where it was nominated for a Gold Hugo Award.)[1] and the Mannheim International Film Festival in 1978.
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Plot
A writer of pulp detective novels has trouble finishing his latest book. The film follows him through a creative dilemma.[2]
Cast
- Walter Dobrowolski as Robert Damien / Blake
- Sigrid Thornton as Christy
- Allen Bickford as Barry
- James Robertson as Assassin
- Maureen O'Loughlin as Ondine
- Peter Sumner as Jim Delaney
Reception
The film was not a commercial success.[1] It has been noted for technical sophistication and creative cinematography, but criticised for being overly stylistic.[2]
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