Ground Zero(1987)
Three decades of deadly conspiracy. Two desperate governments. One ordinary man.
Ground Zero Synopsis
A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginal people to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.
Ground Zero (1987) is a thriller, drama, mystery and action film directed by Bruce Myles, released on October 1, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Colin Friels, Jack Thompson, Donald Pleasence and Natalie Bate. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Bruce Myles
- Writers:
- Jan Sardi, Mac Gudgeon
- Producers:
- Michael Pattinson
- Cinematographer:
- Steve Dobson
- Composer:
- Tom Bähler
- Production:
- Hoyts Distribution, BDB, Burrowes Film Group
- Status:
- Released
Ground Zero Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Friels
as Harvey Denton
Jack Thompson
as Trebilcock
Donald Pleasence
as Prosper Gaffney
- Natalie Bate
Natalie Bate
as Pat Denton
Burnam Burnam
as Charlie
Simon Chilvers
as Commission president
- Neil Fitzpatrick
Neil Fitzpatrick
as Hooking
- Bob Maza
Bob Maza
as Walemari
Peter Cummins
as Ballantyne, Australian veteran
- Brian James
Brian James
as Vice-Adm. Windsor
Bob Hornery
as Meteorologist
- Beverley Dunn
Beverley Dunn
as Commisioner #1
Key crew
Directed by Bruce Myles, written by Jan Sardi and Mac Gudgeon, produced by Michael Pattinson.
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Ground Zero Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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Ground Zero – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ground Zero online?
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Ground Zero (1987) is available to stream on Franatic Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Ground Zero?
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The main cast of Ground Zero (1987) includes Colin Friels, Jack Thompson, Donald Pleasence, Natalie Bate and Burnam Burnam. The film was directed by Bruce Myles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Ground Zero released?
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Ground Zero was released on October 1, 1987 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Ground Zero worth watching?
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Ground Zero (1987) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.