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StreamersStreamers (1983)
Dir. Robert Altman
Feat. Matthew Modine, David Alan Grier, George Dzundza
Four young army recruits await in close quarters their call–up to Vietnam. Brilliantly acted by the novice cast (including Matthew Modine), it…
SvengaliSvengali (1983)
Dir. Anthony Harvey
Feat. Peter O'Toole, Jodie Foster, Holly Hunter
Has been vocalist turned singing instructor O'Toole takes young rocker Foster under his wings. By all accounts a complete misfire. Though if you can…
Tempest, TheTempest, The (1983)
Dir. William Woodman
Feat. Efrem Zimbalist Jr., William Hootkins, Nicholas Hammond
An American television version of Shakespeare's much filmed late 'romance', here presented in a pseudo–theatrical style.
Terms of EndearmentTerms of Endearment (1983) Recommended
Dir. James L. Brooks
Feat. Shirley Maclaine, Jack Nicholson, Debra Winger
Classic family saga of loss and reconciliation with Shirley Maclaine and Jack Nicholson, who both won Oscars, as did the film.
Under Capricorn (TV Mini-Series)Under Capricorn (TV Mini-Series) (1983)
Dir. Rod Hardy
Feat. Peter Cousens, Lisa Harrow, John Hallam
Tumultuous drama with Cousens seeking his fortune in 19th century Australia, but his friendship with a convict threatens to scupper his plans.
Utu - ReduxUtu - Redux (1983-2013) Aro Favourite
Dir. Geoff Murphy
Feat. Anzac Wallace, Bruno Lawrence, Wi Kuki Kaa
With lavish technical enhancement and narrative streamlining, this 'Redux' version of the 1983 epic restores its rightful place in the canon of great…
Voyage Round My Father, AVoyage Round My Father, A (1983) Recommended
Dir. Alvin Rakoff
Feat. Laurence Olivier, Alan Bates
Laurence Olivier gives another special performance as Alan Bates' eccentric father who steadfastly refuses to accept compromises on account of his…
WagnerWagner (1983)
Dir. Tony Palmer
Feat. Richard Burton, Laurence Olivier, John Gielgud
Epic tele–production with Richard Burton as the manic German composer. Includes the Tony Palmer documentaries "In From the Cold? A Portrait of…
Waterfront (Mini-series)Waterfront (Mini-series) (1983)
Dir. Chris Thompson
Feat. Jack Thompson, Greta Scacchi
Intense mini–series depiction of labour relations hotting–up on the Melbourne waterfront in post–WWII Australia. Jack Thompson…
We of the Never NeverWe of the Never Never (1983)
Dir. Igor Auzins
Feat. Tony Barry, Tommy Lewis
Polished period drama that relays the memoirs of Mrs Aeneas Gunn, the first white woman to travel to the interior of Australia. While the storyline…

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