Going Down(1983)
"It's a dog-eat-dog world and there's never enough dog to go around..."
Going Down Synopsis
Middle-class Karli, alcoholic Jane, unemployed Jackie, and square Ellen are four friends living together and barely scraping by in suburban Sydney. But when Karli’s father offers her a little money and a one-way ticket to New York, she finally sees a way out of her dead-end life—that is, until the money goes missing, kickstarting a final night out on the town that none of them will ever forget.
Going Down (1983) is a drama and comedy film directed by Haydn Keenan, released on June 1, 1983 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Tracy Mann, Vera Plevnik, Julie Barry and Moira MacLaine-Cross. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 5 ratings.
- Director:
- Haydn Keenan
- Writers:
- Julie Barry, Moira MacLaine-Cross, Melissa Woods
- Cinematographer:
- Malcolm Richards
- Status:
- Released
Going Down (1983) Trailer
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Going Down Cast & Crew
Main cast
Tracy Mann
as Karli
- Vera Plevnik
Vera Plevnik
as Jane
- Julie Barry
Julie Barry
as Jackie
- Moira MacLaine-Cross
Moira MacLaine-Cross
as Ellen
Esben Storm
as Michael
David Argue
as Greg / Trixie
Ian Gilmour
as Shadow
- Mercia Deane-Johns
Mercia Deane-Johns
as Ned
Tim Burns
as Newlywed Dave
Ralph Cotterill
as Karli's father
Hugh Keays-Byrne
as Bottom
Richard Moir
as Hotel night manager
Key crew
Directed by Haydn Keenan, written by Julie Barry, Moira MacLaine-Cross and Melissa Woods.
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Going Down Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 5 ratings.
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Going Down – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Going Down online?
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Who stars in Going Down?
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The main cast of Going Down (1983) includes Tracy Mann, Vera Plevnik, Julie Barry, Moira MacLaine-Cross and Esben Storm. The film was directed by Haydn Keenan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Going Down released?
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Going Down was released on June 1, 1983 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Going Down worth watching?
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Going Down (1983) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 5 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Going Down?
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