Raw Nerve is a 1990 Australian film directed by Tony Wellington and starring Rebecca Rigg, Kelly Dingwall, and John Polson. The plot concerns three teenagers who rob a house.[2]
| Raw Nerve | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Tony Wellington |
| Written by | Tony Wellington |
| Produced by | Michael Lynch |
| Starring | Rebecca Rigg Kelly Dingwall John Polson |
Production companies | |
| Distributed by | Valhalla Films (theatrical) Hoyts Australia (video) |
Release date |
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Running time | 91 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $425,000[1] |
Cast
edit- Kelly Dingwall as David
- Rebecca Rigg as Michelle
- John Polson as Billy
- Barry Leane as John Weatherby
- Jan Kingrose as Miriam Weatherby
- Kate Reid as Policewoman
- Sylvia Coleman as Neighbor
Production
editThe film was mostly financed by the Australian Film Commission. It was shot over fifteen days, although the three leads rehearsed for three weeks.[1]
Reception
editThe film received some strong reviews.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Is this the success story for the nineties?". Filmnews. Vol. 20, no. 3. New South Wales, Australia. 1 April 1990. p. 3. Retrieved 3 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ David Stratton, The Avocado Plantation: Boom and Bust in the Australian Film Industry, Pan MacMillan, 1990 p352
- ^ "MIDWEEK MAGAZINE". The Canberra Times. Vol. 64, no. 20, 199. Australian Capital Territory, Australia. 1 August 1990. p. 24. Retrieved 3 October 2017 – via National Library of Australia.
External links
edit- Raw Nerve at IMDb
- Raw Nerve at TCMDB
- Raw Nerve at Oz Movies
- Review of film at SBS Movie Show
- Interview with producer and director at SBS Movie Show