Directed by:
David HemmingsScreenplay:
David AmbroseCinematography:
John SealeComposer:
Brian MayCast:
Robert Powell, Jenny Agutter, Joseph Cotten, Angela Punch McGregor, Kirk Alexander, Ralph Cotterill, Adrian Wright, Audine Leith, Paul SonkkilaPlots(1)
Robert Powell is Captain Keller whose 747 crashes and explodes in a suburban area, killing 300 passengers. Miraculously, Keller is found wandering from the burning wreckage unharmed and confused about how he has survived. The mystery deepens when an investigation concludes that there is no way Keller could have walked away the explosion. A local psychic (Agutter) attempts to unravel the mystery by communicating with the spirits of the dead. (Glass Doll Films)
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I recognise David Hemmings as an acclaimed actor, but that his directing skills may have been slightly overestimated, yet somehow he was allowed to make the most expensive Australian film at the time –The Survivor. The large budget allowed for an international cast (although Joseph Cotten wasn’t used to his full potential in my opinion) and one effect-rich plane crash scene, around which the rest of the film revolves. The theme in many ways and the overall idea is very reminiscent (do not click on the link if you have not seen The Survivor) of this American horror classic of the ’60s. As a result, there’s nothing much new under the sun, but as a taster, it’s fairly decent, especially thanks to the acting, mysterious atmosphere, and soundtrack by Brian May.
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