Goodbye Paradise(1983)
Stacey lives in paradise... and paradise is in big trouble.
Goodbye Paradise Synopsis
The plot centres on Queensland's Gold Coast in the early 1980s, when a disgraced former cop, Michael Stacey writes a book exposing police corruption, does an investigation resulting in 2 murders, exposes a religious cult and watches the army begin a military coup.
Goodbye Paradise (1983) is a drama and mystery film directed by Carl Schultz, released on July 21, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Ray Barrett, Robyn Nevin, Janet Scrivener and Kate Fitzpatrick. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Carl Schultz
- Writers:
- Bob Ellis, Anne Brooksbank, Denny Lawrence
- Producers:
- Jane Scott
- Cinematographer:
- John Seale
- Composer:
- Peter Best
- Status:
- Released
Goodbye Paradise (1983) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Goodbye Paradise before you stream it.
Goodbye Paradise Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ray Barrett
as Michael Stacey
Robyn Nevin
as Kate
Janet Scrivener
as Kathy
Kate Fitzpatrick
as Mrs. McCreadie
- Lex Marinos
Lex Marinos
as Con
Guy Doleman
as Quiney
Paul Chubb
as Curly
- Tex Morton
Tex Morton
as Godfrey
Carole Skinner
as Landlady
- Peter Lawless
Peter Lawless
as Soldier
- Ray Shaw
Ray Shaw
as Entertainer
Don Pascoe
as Senator McCredie
Key crew
Directed by Carl Schultz, written by Bob Ellis, Anne Brooksbank and Denny Lawrence, produced by Jane Scott.
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Goodbye Paradise Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 8 ratings.
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Goodbye Paradise – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Goodbye Paradise online?
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Goodbye Paradise (1983) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Goodbye Paradise?
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The main cast of Goodbye Paradise (1983) includes Ray Barrett, Robyn Nevin, Janet Scrivener, Kate Fitzpatrick and Lex Marinos. The film was directed by Carl Schultz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Goodbye Paradise released?
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Goodbye Paradise was released on July 21, 1983 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Goodbye Paradise worth watching?
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Goodbye Paradise (1983) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Goodbye Paradise?
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Yes. The official Goodbye Paradise trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.