The King of the Two Day Wonder

The King of the Two Day Wonder
Directed byKevin Anderson
Produced byWalter Dobrowolski
Kevin Anderson
CinematographyKevin Anderson
Edited byKevin Anderson
Release date
  • 28 May 1979 (1979-05-28) (Sydney)
Running time
66 mins
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

The King of the Two Day Wonder is a 1979 Australian film.[1] It was directed by Kevin Anderson, and starred Walter Dobrowolski and Sigrid Thornton. Anderson's first dramatic film, it was made with a low budget over a period of four years.[2] It was screened at the 1978 Chicago International Film Festival, (where it was nominated for a Gold Hugo Award.)[1] and the Mannheim International Film Festival in 1978.

Plot

A writer of pulp detective novels has trouble finishing his latest book. The film follows him through a creative dilemma.[2]

Cast

  • Walter Dobrowolski as Robert Damien / Blake
  • Sigrid Thornton as Christy
  • Allen Bickford as Barry
  • James Robertson as Assassin
  • Maureen O'Loughlin as Ondine
  • Peter Sumner as Jim Delaney

Reception

The film was not a commercial success.[1] It has been noted for technical sophistication and creative cinematography, but criticised for being overly stylistic.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c The King of the Two Day Wonder at Oz Movies
  2. ^ a b c "The King of the Two Day Wonder". Cinema Papers, July–August 1979, pages 69-71. Jack Clancy


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