Come Out Fighting (1973 film)
Come Out Fighting is a short 1973 Australian feature directed by Nigel Buesst.
| Come Out Fighting | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nigel Buesst |
| Produced by | Nigel Buesst |
| Written by | Nigel Buesst |
| Based on | a play by Harry Martin |
| Starring | Michael Karpaney |
| Music by | Smetana |
| Cinematography | Byron Kennedy |
| Edited by | Tony Patterson |
Release date | July 1973 |
Running time | 50 mins |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $6,000[1] |
Plot
Aboriginal boxer Al Dawson is torn by the demands of fight promoters and aboriginal protestors. He eventually decides to reject them all and gives away his chance at a world title.
Cast
- Michael Karpaney as Al Dawson
- Joey Collins as Eddie
- Bethany Lee as Susan Parker
- Cliff Neate as Stan Harkness
- Peter Green as Rocky Garibaldi
- Bob Horsfall as Phil Bench
- Brian Torrens as Carl Price
- Peter Adams as Garry Day
- Martin Phelan as student
- Harry Williams as aboriginal drinker
- Max Pescud as trainer
- Bert Williams as aboriginal drinker
- Kris McQuade as Sporting World hostess
- John Jacobs as trainer
- John Duigan as student
Production
The film was shot on 16mm and was made with the assistance of the Experimental FIlm and Television Fund. Filming completed by July 1973.[2]
References
- Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998 p272
- Andrew Pike and Ross Cooper, Australian Film 1900–1977: A Guide to Feature Film Production, Melbourne: Oxford University Press, 1998 p250
External links
- Come Out Fighting at IMDb
- Come Out Fighting at Oz Movies
- Dylan Rainforth, 'Boxing on with Mao and Mundine: Come Out Fighting', Senses of Cinema, 19 May 2008
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