The Rock Pool (film)
| The Rock Pool | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Chris Thomson |
| Written by | Colin Free |
| Produced by | Eric Taylor |
| Starring | Bunney Brooke Lyn James |
Running time | 59 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Rock Pool is a 1979 Australian television film written by Colin Free and directed by Chris Thomson. It portrays a farmer who's brother's widow comes to live on his farm that he shares with his cousin that works as his housekeeper. It was part of ABC's Season of Australian Plays.[1][2]
Cast
[edit]- Bunney Brooke as Toddy
- Ed Devereaux as Ernie
- Lyn James as Myra
Reception
[edit]The Sydney Morning Herald's Garry Shelley wrote that "Colin Free's comedy-drama is excellent television."[3]
Accolades
[edit]1980 Logie Awards[4]
- Best actress in a single drama - Bunney Brooke - won
References
[edit]- ^ "Channel 3". The Canberra Times. 9 November 1979.
- ^ Robinson, Harry (11 November 1979), "Forget the hits - don't miss this", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ Shelley, Garry (5 November 1979), "One Toddy too Many", The Sydney Morning Herald
- ^ "The Logie winners". The Canberra Times. 15 March 1980.