The read
A Balasaur Score of 69 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 80%. Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
Young John Anderson is captivated by jazz musician Billy Cross when he performs on the remote airstrip of his Western Australian outback hometown after his plane is diverted. Years later, now a family man and making a meagre living tracking dingoes and playing trumpet in a local band, John still dreams of joining Billy on trumpet and makes a pilgrimage to Paris.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Critics rate it 12 points higher than audiences do.
12 audience votes
Key crew
- Marc RosenbergScreenplay
- Miles DavisOriginal Music Composer
- Rolf de HeerDirector
- Michel LegrandOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Colin FrielsJohn Anderson
- Miles DavisBilly Cross
- Helen BudayJane Anderson
- Joe PetruzziPeter
- Brigitte CatillonBeatrice Boulain
- Bernard FressonJacques Boulain
- Bernadette LafontAngie Cross
- Helen DoigRuth
- Eric OldfieldRod Fraser
- Steven ShawArchie
- Daniel ScottYoung John
- Chelsea GibsonYoung Jane
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Themes
australiajazzoutback