The Picture Show Man(1977)
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The Picture Show Man Synopsis
A man, his son and a piano player travel around Australia showing the first silent movies
The Picture Show Man (1977) is a comedy and drama film directed by John Power, released on May 5, 1977 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars John Meillon, Rod Taylor, John Ewart and Judy Morris. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- John Power
- Writers:
- Lyle Penn, Joan Long
- Producers:
- Joan Long
- Cinematographer:
- Geoff Burton
- Composer:
- Peter Best
- Production:
- Limelight Productions, Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
The Picture Show Man (1977) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Picture Show Man before you stream it.
The Picture Show Man Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Meillon
as Maurice 'Pop' Pym
Rod Taylor
as Palmer
John Ewart
as Freddie Graves
Judy Morris
as Miss Lockhart
Garry McDonald
as Lou
Harold Hopkins
as Larry
Jeanie Drynan
as Mrs Duncan
- Sally Conabere
Sally Conabere
as Lucy
Patrick Cargill
as Fitzwilliam
Jelena Žigon
as Madame Cavalli (as Yelena Zignon)
Tony Barry
as Policeman
Don Crosby
as Major Lockhart
Key crew
Directed by John Power, written by Lyle Penn and Joan Long, produced by Joan Long.
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The Picture Show Man Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Picture Show Man – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Picture Show Man online?
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The Picture Show Man (1977) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Picture Show Man?
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The main cast of The Picture Show Man (1977) includes John Meillon, Rod Taylor, John Ewart, Judy Morris and Garry McDonald. The film was directed by John Power. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Picture Show Man released?
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The Picture Show Man was released on May 5, 1977 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Picture Show Man worth watching?
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The Picture Show Man (1977) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Picture Show Man?
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Yes. The official The Picture Show Man trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.