Water Under the Bridge (1980)
Mild themes, coarse language and sexual references
| Director: | Igor Auzins |
| Actors: | Jacki Weaver, Judy Davis, Robyn Nevin, David Cameron |
Based on the novel by Sumner Locke Eliot (Careful, He Might Hear You) Water Under the Bridge presents a romantic drama of life and love between the two world wars, framed by the construction of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Neil Atkins (David Cameron), aspiring actor, is thwarted by the three loves of his life: his feisty ex-showgirl guardian Shasta (Robyn Nevin) with whom he shares a love neither of them can ever express Maggie McGhee (Jacki Weaver), pragmatic journalist, whose capacity for devotion offers more than he can cope with and Carrie Mazzini (Judy Davis), indulgent heiress, whose tainted life cripples her capacity to return Neil's adoration. Laconic and wry in characterisation, devasting in its emotional impact, this astonishing miniseries is a watershed in its depiction of Australian identity.
| Status: | Normal |
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| Run time: | 463mins |
| Origin: | AUSTRALIA |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3 |
Member Reviews (4)
4 Member
Reviews
says
don't bother just about the worst australian series i've ever seen struggled though first hour then posted it back yeah
Breaker
says
Interesting series, some old familiar faces and some I didn't know. Great costuming of an era long gone. Don't order disc 4 unless you want to hear from the author of the book talk on the series and other books he has written. The series ends on disc 3.
Philip
says
Features a who's who of Australian actors from 1980's movies and TV - however it has poor direction, a story that is all over the place, and is simply poor and dull
A.Dhuna
says
Authentic Look @ Sydney life between World War One Two.