Emerald City(1988)
A tale of two cities. Four people. And life's little pleasures . . . Money. Lust. Temptation. Greed. Power. Ambition.
Emerald City Synopsis
A couple move to Sydney from Melbourne, and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin's wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics.
Emerald City (1988) is a comedy and drama film directed by Michael Jenkins, released on December 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Nicole Kidman, John Hargreaves, Chris Haywood and Robyn Nevin. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 15 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Jenkins
- Writers:
- David Williamson
- Cinematographer:
- Paul Murphy
- Composer:
- Chris Neal
- Production:
- New South Wales Film Corp., Limelight Productions
- Status:
- Released
Emerald City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicole Kidman
as Helen McCord
John Hargreaves
as Colin Rogers
Chris Haywood
as Mike McCord
Robyn Nevin
as Kate Rogers
Ruth Cracknell
as Elaine Ross
Dennis Miller
as Malcolm Bennett
Nicholas Hammond
as Ian Wall
- Ella Scott
Ella Scott
as Penny Rogers
- Haydon Samuels
Haydon Samuels
as Sam Rogers
- Michelle Torres
Michelle Torres
as Kath Mitchell
Bruce Venables
as Limousine Driver
- Rebel Penfold-Russell
Rebel Penfold-Russell
as Kate's Friend
Key crew
Directed by Michael Jenkins, written by David Williamson.
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Emerald City Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 15 ratings.
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Emerald City – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Emerald City online?
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Who stars in Emerald City?
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The main cast of Emerald City (1988) includes Nicole Kidman, John Hargreaves, Chris Haywood, Robyn Nevin and Ruth Cracknell. The film was directed by Michael Jenkins. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Emerald City released?
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Emerald City was released on December 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is Emerald City worth watching?
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Emerald City (1988) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 15 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.