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The Picture Show Man is a 1977 Australian film about a travelling film exhibitor (John Meillon) in the 1920s. He has to deal with the rebelliousness of his son (Harold Hopkins) and a rival American exhibitor (Rod Taylor).
The film was Rod Taylor's first role in an Australian film for over twenty years. He was cast as an American because the producer was concerned about his ability to perform in an Australian accent.
Original Release
05/05/1977
US Release
02/01/1979
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Meillon | Maurice 'Pop' Pym / Pym |
| Rod Taylor | Palmer |
| John Ewart | Freddie Graves / Freddie |
| Harold Hopkins | Larry |
| Sally Conabere | Lucy |
| Patrick Cargill | Fitzwilliam |
| Jelena Žigon | Madame Cavalli / Madame Cavalli (as Yelena Zignon) |
| Garry McDonald | Lou |
| Judy Morris | Miss Lockhart |
| Jeanie Drynan | Mrs. Duncan / Mrs Duncan |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| John Meillon | Maurice 'Pop' Pym / Pym |
| Rod Taylor | Palmer |
| John Ewart | Freddie Graves / Freddie |
| Harold Hopkins | Larry |
| Sally Conabere | Lucy |
| Patrick Cargill | Fitzwilliam |
| Jelena Žigon | Madame Cavalli / Madame Cavalli (as Yelena Zignon) |
| Garry McDonald | Lou |
| Judy Morris | Miss Lockhart |
| Jeanie Drynan | Mrs. Duncan / Mrs Duncan |
| Don Crosby | Major Lockhart |
| Delore Whiteman | Mrs. Summers |
| Gerry Duggan | Hall Secretary |
| Tony Barry | Policeman |
| Ernie Bourne | Bookmaker |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Joan Long | Producer |
