Product Details

• Actors: John Meillon, Harold Hopkins, Judy Morris, Jeanie Drynan, Tony Barry
• Directors: John Power
• Producers: The Picture Show Man
• Format: Import, PAL, Widescreen
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Umbrella Entertainment
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• ASIN: B000CQDS9C
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #187,877 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Australia released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: it WILL NOT play on standard US DVD player. You need multi-region PAL/NTSC DVD player to view it in USA/Canada: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Commentary, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: A warm and witty comedy set in the 20s chronicling the adventures of Maurice Pym (John Meillon), a flamboyant showman travelling the Aussive back roads unreeling silent films. Braving much hardship and heartbreak along the way, Pym soon clashes with rival showman Palmer a loud-mouthed, super-cool, ever-smiling American (Rod Taylor). SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Australian Film Institute, ...The Picture Show Man

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars one of the great movies, February 8, 2009

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trevor graham "white rabbit" (bathurst, n.s.w. Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Picture Show Man [ NON-USA FORMAT, PAL, Reg.0 Import - Australia ] (DVD)

the picture show man is not only an australian masterpiece but also world showcase of australian talent.this non violent movie deals with the transition from silent to talking movies in the north east coastal area of new south wales.the use of comedy to explain this transition from horse drawn carts to modern vehicles is a storytellers delight helped by the competition between the two rival picture show men (john mellion and rod taylor)there is enough diversity of appeal to ensure all family members (except the "die hard"sub mentality)enjoy this light hearted romp in the australian bush..the mid period costumes are an added bonus....