Movie matinee at Pearl Beach features Caddie
A special movie matinee featuring Australian film Caddie will be held at Pearl Beach on Sunday, November 5, followed by a conversation with its producer Mr Anthony Buckley.
The matinee will be held at 2pm at the Pearl Beach Memorial Hall.
"We are delighted to have Anthony Buckley AM the film's producer present the film and engage in conversation," said Pearl Beach Progress Association publicity officer Ms Lynne Lillico.
"Regarded as one of the leaders of the Australian film Industry, he began his career with the Sydney newsreel company Cinesound.
"His first film was Caddie in 1975, a winner of 14 awards.
"Set in 1925 in Sydney, Caddie leaves her brutish husband and takes her two children with her.
"Forced to work as a barmaid in a pub she struggles to survive.
"After a brief affair ends badly, she falls in love with a Greek immigrant who has to return to Greece for family commitments."
The film stars Helen Morse, Takis Emmanuel, Jack Thompson, Jackie Weaver, June Salter, and Robyn Nevin.
Mr Buckley went on to produce other feature films including The Irishman, The Night The Prowler, The Killing of Angel Street, Kitty and the Bagman, The Oyster Farmer and Bliss.
The film is not suitable for children under 15 years old.
Tickets are $20, which include a welcome drink and refreshments
Bookings are recommended for catering purposes.
For further information, phone 4344 2319 or visit the association's website at www.pearlbeachprogress.org.au.
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Social media, 18 Oct 2023
Lynne Lillico, Pearl Beach Progress Association