Newsfront / Palm Beach Pictures in association with N.S.W. Film Commission [and] Village Roadshow presents ; produced by David Elfick ; directed by Phillip Noyce.
Publisher:
Blue Underground,
Copyright Date:
2005
Description:
1 videodisc (110 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Bill Hunter, Wendy Hughes, Gerard Kennedy, Chris Haywood, John Ewart. Originally produced as a motion picture in 1978. Widescreen (1.78:1, 16:9) presentation. Special features: Audio commentary with writer/director Phillip Noyce, writer Bob Ellis and producer David Elfick; "The last newsreel"; "The Newsfront story"; 1978 Australian film awards excerpts; theatrical trailer; study guide (DVD-ROM); "Newsfront" reviews in-depth (DVD-ROM); "The restoration of 'Newsfront' (DVD-ROM); original assessment for the production of "Newsfront" (DVD-ROM)."
Summary:
The newsreel cameramen were unsung heroes who raced to beat headlines and dangers to capture moments on film for moviegoers. They captured historic moments but when a new technology called television arrived, their days were numbered.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.