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The Journalist (1979) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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The Journalist is a 1979 comedy film helmed by Michael Thornhill, featuring Jack Thompson, Sam Neill and Elizabeth Alexander. It has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes and came out on November 15, 1979. The Journalist has a TMDB rating of 4.8 out of 10 based on 4 votes.
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Comedy about a womanizing journalist on a Sydney newspaper who confronts job problems and impotence in the context of Australian media and politics of the 1970's. A somewhat lesser Australian film comparable to the American film Shampoo.
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When was The Journalist released?
The Journalist was released on November 15, 1979.
What is the runtime of The Journalist?
The Journalist has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
Who stars in The Journalist?
The Journalist stars Jack Thompson as Simon Morris, Sam Neill as Rex, Elizabeth Alexander as Liz Corbett and Penne Hackforth-Jones as Gillie Griffiths. The cast also includes Charles Tingwell, Carol Raye, Frank Wilson and Stuart Wagstaff.
Who directed The Journalist?
The Journalist was directed by Michael Thornhill. The screenplay is credited to Michael Thornhill and Edna Wilson.
What genre is The Journalist?
The Journalist is listed on TMDB as a comedy film.
What is the TMDB score of The Journalist?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 4.8/10 from 4 votes.
What movies are similar to The Journalist?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Journalist include Held Up (1999), Bill Burr: Drop Dead Years (2025), Janky Promoters (2009), Driver's Ed (2026) and The Trouble with Angels (1966).
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