The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House(1973)
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House Synopsis
On 20 October 1973, the Sydney Opera House was officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II. From conception to completion, it had taken more than 15 years and over $100 million dollars. In the years since its completion, the Sydney Opera House has become one of the most identifiable of Australia’s icons - ranking with the Sydney Harbour Bridge, Uluru, the koala and kangaroo - and is considered by many to be among the world's great architectural masterpieces.
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House (1973) is a documentary film directed by Donald Crombie, released on December 1, 1973 with a runtime of 28m. It stars Sam Wanamaker and Jorn Utzon.
- Director:
- Donald Crombie
- Producers:
- Anthony Buckley
- Cinematographer:
- Bruce Hillyard
- Composer:
- Charles Marawood
- Production:
- Film Australia
- Status:
- Released
The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Donald Crombie, produced by Anthony Buckley.
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The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House – Frequently Asked Questions
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The main cast of The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House (1973) includes Sam Wanamaker and Jorn Utzon. The film was directed by Donald Crombie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
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The Fifth Facade: The Making of the Sydney Opera House was released on December 1, 1973 and runs for 28m.