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British Intelligence have been conducting sound tests in different countries on techniques to increase the ability of long-distance truck drivers to stay awake - sounds were pumped into their ears to see the results. They discover that one method could completely erase memory. |
British Intelligence have been conducting sound tests in different countries on techniques to increase the ability of long-distance truck drivers to stay awake - sounds were pumped into their ears to see the results. They discover that one method could completely erase memory. |
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An intelligence officer blackmails an Australian who used to work as an agent, Peter Clarke, into returning to Sydney as a courier. |
An intelligence officer, Ainsley, blackmails Peter Clarke, an Australian who used to work for him as an agent, Peter Clarke, into returning to Sydney as a courier. Clarke is to take an audio tape of recordings that will erase the memory of the listener. Ainsley wants the tape to lure an enemy agent, Korcheck - the plan is to trap Korchek into listening to the tape and have his memory wiped. |
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An American friend introduces Peter to Faith Camden and they begin an affair. |
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==Cast== |
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*John Waters as Peter Clarke |
*John Waters as Peter Clarke |
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*Belinda Giblin |
*Belinda Giblin as Faith Camden |
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*Fred Steele |
*Fred Steele as Eddie |
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*[[Vincent Ball]] |
*[[Vincent Ball]] as Ainsley |
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*Keith Lee as Korcheck |
*Keith Lee as Korcheck |
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*Donald McDonald |
*Donald McDonald as Henderson |
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*Tracey Lee |
*Tracey Lee as Drag Queen |
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*The [[Don Burrows]] Quartet |
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*Tony Barry as Contact at Warehouse |
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*Allan Penney as Hudson |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
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*{{IMDb title|id=0208893|title=Demolition}} |
*{{IMDb title|id=0208893|title=Demolition}} |
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*[https://www-austlit-edu-au/austlit/page/6016355 Demoltion] at AustLit (subscription required) |
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[[Category:1978 television films]] |
[[Category:1978 television films]] |
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[[Category:Australian television films]] |
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Revision as of 09:34, 4 January 2020
| Demolition | |
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| Directed by | Kevin James Dobson |
| Written by | Bruce A. Wishart |
| Produced by | Robert Bruning executive Steve Kibler |
| Starring | John Waters Belinda Giblin Fred Steele |
| Cinematography | Gary Hansen |
| Edited by | Henry Dangar |
Production company | Gemini Productions |
Release date | 21 June 1979 |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$105,000[1] |
Demolition is an Australian TV movie.[1][2]
It was produced by Robert Bruning's Gemini Productions.[3]
Plot
British Intelligence have been conducting sound tests in different countries on techniques to increase the ability of long-distance truck drivers to stay awake - sounds were pumped into their ears to see the results. They discover that one method could completely erase memory.
An intelligence officer, Ainsley, blackmails Peter Clarke, an Australian who used to work for him as an agent, Peter Clarke, into returning to Sydney as a courier. Clarke is to take an audio tape of recordings that will erase the memory of the listener. Ainsley wants the tape to lure an enemy agent, Korcheck - the plan is to trap Korchek into listening to the tape and have his memory wiped.
An American friend introduces Peter to Faith Camden and they begin an affair.
Cast
- John Waters as Peter Clarke
- Belinda Giblin as Faith Camden
- Fred Steele as Eddie
- Vincent Ball as Ainsley
- Keith Lee as Korcheck
- Donald McDonald as Henderson
- Tracey Lee as Drag Queen
- The Don Burrows Quartet
- Tony Barry as Contact at Warehouse
- Allan Penney as Hudson
References
- ^ a b Ed. Scott Murray, Australia on the Small Screen 1970-1995, Oxford Uni Press, 1996 p42
- ^ Vagg, Stephen (December 31, 2019). "Top Ten Australian James Bond Homages". Filmink.
- ^ Beilby, Peter; Murray, Scott (September–October 1979). "Robert Bruning". Cinema Papers. p. 517-519.
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External links
- Demolition at IMDb
- Demoltion at AustLit (subscription required)
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