The read
It runs a compact 1h 24m.
Synopsis
Businessman Gerald Barker is invited to join a mysterious super corporation known as The Firm. His work in the organisation turns out to be of a unique and somewhat disturbing nature. But Gerald finds no comfort with his wife Melissa and friend Barry - his relationships with both collapse. In a surreal and strange fashion, Gerald eventually comes to understand what The Firm is about. Made on a tiny budget of $15,000 the film is a mix of naturalism and stylisation which the filmmaker hoped would work on 'a simple, surrealistic level'.
Ratings
IMDb5.6/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- John DuiganDirector
- John DuiganWriter
- John DuiganOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peter CumminsGerald Baxter
- Eileen ChapmanMelissa Baxter
- Bethany LeeGirl
- Peter CarmodyBarry
- Diane PrestonChristie
- Sarah ChapmanSally
- Merle KeenanPub Lady
- John PrestonMelissa's Lover
- Max GilliesManaging Director
- Kris McQuadeSecretary
- Bruce SpenceMessenger
- John DuiganDiner