Newsfront(1978)
They lived, died, laughed and loved behind a newsreel camera.
Newsfront Synopsis
Two brothers working as news cameramen for competing companies in '50s Australia find their lives dramatically affected by the constantly changing times in which they live.
Newsfront (1978) is a drama film directed by Phillip Noyce, released on July 29, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Gerard Kennedy and Chris Haywood. Viewers rate it 5.5 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Phillip Noyce
- Writers:
- Phillip Noyce
- Producers:
- David Elfick
- Production:
- Palm Beach Pictures, New South Wales Film Corporation, The Australian Film Commission, Village Roadshow Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Newsfront Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Hunter
as Len Maguire
Wendy Hughes
as Amy Mackenzie
Gerard Kennedy
as Frank Maguire
Chris Haywood
as Chris Hewitt
John Ewart
as Charlie
Don Crosby
as A.G. Marwood
Angela Punch McGregor
as Fay
John Clayton
as Cliff
- John Dease
John Dease
as Ken
Bryan Brown
as Geoff
Lorna Lesley
as Ellie
Mark Holden
as Len's New Assistant
Key crew
Directed by Phillip Noyce, written by Phillip Noyce, produced by David Elfick.
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Newsfront Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.5/10 from 13 ratings.
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Newsfront – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Newsfront online?
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Who stars in Newsfront?
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The main cast of Newsfront (1978) includes Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Gerard Kennedy, Chris Haywood and John Ewart. The film was directed by Phillip Noyce. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Newsfront released?
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Newsfront was released on July 29, 1978 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Newsfront worth watching?
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Newsfront (1978) holds an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.