The Year My Voice Broke (1987)
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- PG-13
- 1h 43min
- Drama, Romance
- 17 Oct 1987 (USA)
- Movie
In rural 1960s Australia, a boy watches helplessly as his best friend falls in love with a small-time criminal, setting off a violent chain of events.
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Awards:
- 6 wins & 4 nominations.
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| Noah Taylor | ... |
Danny Embling
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| Loene Carmen | ... |
Freya Olson
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| Ben Mendelsohn | ... |
Trevor Leishman
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| Graeme Blundell | ... |
Nils Olson
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| Lynette Curran | ... |
Anne Olson
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Malcolm Robertson | ... |
Bruce Embling
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| Judi Farr | ... |
Sheila Embling
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| Tim Robertson | ... |
Bob Leishman
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| Bruce Spence | ... |
Jonah
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| Harold Hopkins | ... |
Tom Alcock
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| Anja Coleby | ... |
Gail Olson
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Kylie Ostara | ... |
Alison
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Kelly Dingwall | ... |
Barry
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Dorothy St. Heaps | ... |
Mrs. Beal
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| Colleen Clifford | ... |
Gran Olson
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| Vincent Ball | ... |
Headmaster
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Kevin Manser | ... |
Mr. Keith
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Emma Lyle | ... |
Lisa
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Louise Birgan | ... |
Lyn
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Mary Regan | ... |
Miss McColl
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Matthew Ross | ... |
Malseed
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Allan Penney | ... |
Martin
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| Queenie Ashton | ... |
Mrs. O'Neil
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Rob Carlton | ... |
Pierdon
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| Nick Tate | ... |
Sergeant Pierce
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Gary Dale | ... |
Policeman
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Brenda Burcul | ... |
Ros
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Helen Lomas | ... |
Sally
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Michael Kent | ... |
Tony
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Lee Biolos | ... |
Johnny
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| Suzi Dougherty | ... |
Carol
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| Malcolm Kennard | ... |
School Kid (uncredited)
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Directed by
| John Duigan | ||
Written by
| John Duigan | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Barbara Gibbs | ... | associate producer |
| Terry Hayes | ... | producer |
| George Miller | ... | producer |
| Doug Mitchell | ... | producer |
Music by
| Christine Woodruff | ||
Cinematography by
| Geoff Burton | ||
Editing by
| Neil Thumpston | ||
Editorial Department
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | colour grading |
| Miriam Cortes | ... | negative matching |
| Julia Gelhard | ... | assistant editor |
| Wayne Hayes | ... | laboratory liaison |
| Jane Maguire | ... | second assistant editor |
Casting By
| Alison Barrett | ||
Production Design by
| Roger Ford | ||
Costume Design by
| Lyn Askew | ||
| Roger Ford | ||
| Fiona Nichols | ... | (as Fiona Nicolls) |
Makeup Department
| Ziggy Golden | ... | hairdresser (as 'Ziggy' Jan Zeigenbein) |
| Sherry Hubbard | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Dixie Betts | ... | production manager |
| Marcus D'Arcy | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Hugh Johnston | ... | unit manager |
| Claire O'Brien | ... | post-production supervisor |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tom Blacket | ... | assistant director |
| Charles Rotherham | ... | first assistant director |
| P.J. Voeten | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Danny Burnett | ... | construction manager |
| Alethea Deane | ... | set decoration buyer |
| Frank Falconer | ... | set finisher |
| Colin Gibson | ... | stand-by props |
| Jonas Juhanson | ... | art department runner (as Jo Johanson) |
| Con Mustard | ... | carpenter |
| Bronwyn Parry | ... | carpenter |
| Angelo Rossi | ... | assistant carpenter |
| Sarah Tooth | ... | assistant to the designer |
Sound Department
| Nick Breslin | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Julius Chan | ... | foley |
| Catherine Gross | ... | boom swinger |
| Tim Jordan | ... | dialogue editor |
| Phil Judd | ... | sound mixer |
| Ross Linton | ... | sound recordist |
| Steve Murphy | ... | sound effects editor |
| Gary O'Grady | ... | foley |
| John Patterson | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Angus Robertson | ... | a.d.r. mixer |
| Penn Robinson | ... | foley |
| Nicki Roller | ... | sound effects editor |
| Chris Schweers | ... | post synchronisation recordist |
| Karin Whittington | ... | dialogue editor |
| Danielle Wiessner | ... | assistant sound editor |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | opticals |
| Tom Meares | ... | restoration colorist |
Stunts
| Danny Baldwin | ... | stunts |
| Linda Megier | ... | stunts |
| Guy Norris | ... | stunt actor / stunt coordinator |
| Greg Stuart | ... | stunts |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Erika Addis | ... | clapper loader |
| Grant Atkinson | ... | best boy |
| Bruce Barber | ... | key grip |
| Robert Burr | ... | additional electrician |
| Steve Harris | ... | electrician |
| Kerry Jackson | ... | assistant grip |
| Darrin Keough | ... | focus puller |
| Robert McFarlane | ... | stills photographer |
| Ian Plummer | ... | gaffer |
| Danny Lockett | ... | key grip (uncredited) |
Casting Department
| Christine Woodruff | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lyn Askew | ... | wardrobe coordinator |
| Suzy Carter | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Rita Crouch | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Julie Frankham | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Fiona Nichols | ... | wardrobe coordinator (as Fiona Nicolls) |
| Christian Shearer | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Anna Wade | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Music Department
| Christine Woodruff | ... | music coordinator |
Script and Continuity Department
| Daphne Paris | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Beverly D'Arcy | ... | accounts assistant |
| Janeen Faithfull | ... | production accountant |
| Alistair Jenkins | ... | financial controller |
| Janene Luff | ... | caterer |
| Robyn Moase | ... | choreographer |
| Maria Phillips | ... | production runner |
| Julie Plummer | ... | production coordinator |
Thanks
| Hector Crawford | ... | special thanks |
| Gwen Harrison | ... | special thanks |
| Edd Pearson | ... | special thanks: Metropolis Records |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hoyts Distribution (1987) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Artisan Entertainment (2000) (United States) (DVD)
- Avenue Pictures Productions (1988) (United States)
- International Video Entertainment (IVE) (1988) (United States) (VHS)
- Lionsgate Films (2015) (United States)
- MCA Home Video (1988) (Canada) (VHS)
- RCA/Columbia-Hoyts Home Video (1988) (Australia) (video) (under "First Release Home Entertainment" label)
- Roadshow Entertainment (2008) (Australia) (DVD)
- Showtime Networks (1990) (United States) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Spectrum Films (post-production facilities)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
In 1962, a prepubescent boy in rural Australia watches painfully as his best friend and first love, an older girl, blossoms into womanhood and falls for a thuggish rugby player, setting off a chain of events that irreversibly changes the lives of everyone involved. Written by Jojo Mac |
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| Taglines | It was the year that changed everything. Forever. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This picture was one of fifty Australian films selected for preservation as part of the National Film and Sound Archive of Australia's Kodak/Atlab Cinema Collection Restoration Project. See more » |
| Goofs | When Danny and Freya stand on the line watching the train pass, the crew's image is reflected in the shiny side of the train carriages. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in 40,000 years of dreaming (1997). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Lark Ascending See more » |
| Quotes |
Danny Embling:
Wanna dance? Freya Olson: You know what, try one of them. Danny Embling: Plenty of time. Freya Olson: Good luck. See more » |