• Source: Dingo (film)

      • Dingo is a 1991 Australian film directed by Rolf de Heer and written by Marc Rosenberg. It is notable for marking Miles Davis' first and only speaking role in a narrative feature film.


      Synopsis


      The story traces the pilgrimage of John Anderson, an average guy with a passion for jazz, from his home in outback Western Australia to the jazz clubs of Paris, to meet his idol, jazz trumpeter Billy Cross. In the film's opening sequence, Cross and his band unexpectedly land on a remote airstrip for repairs in the Australian outback and proceed to perform for the stunned locals.


      Cast


      Colin Friels – John Anderson
      Miles Davis – Billy Cross
      Helen Buday – Jane Anderson
      Joe Petruzzi – Peter
      Brigitte Catillon – Beatrice Boulain
      Bernard Fresson – Jacques Boulain
      Bernadette Lafont – Angie Cross
      Helen Doig – Ruth
      Eric Oldfield – Rod Fraser


      Production


      The movie was filmed in Meekatharra, Perth, and Sandstone, Western Australia, as well as Paris, France.
      Christian Faure was the assistant director of the movie.


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      Davis, who plays the role of Cross, provided the film's soundtrack in cooperation with Michel Legrand.


      Box office



      Dingo grossed $132,500 at the box office in Australia.


      Reception


      According to Ozmovies:

      Despite the presence of Miles Davis, the film also didn’t travel well internationally and struggled for attention, though his presence also has ensured the film’s ongoing status as a cult item, offsetting the unfulfilled award, critical and commercial hopes... ... the film was at the time criticised for being an unrealistic and unlikely romantic fairy tale, but jazz enthusiasts defensively rushed to dig out stories of Australia’s best jazz saxophonist, Bernie McGann, who, while working as a postman, went out into the bush to practise.


      Home media


      Dingo was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in July 2005. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as a new 5.1 channel soundtrack, trailers, and an image gallery.
      Umbrella Entertainment released a Region B Blu-ray of Dingo in 2021, with extra features including interviews with Rolf de Heer and Helen Buday and a rushes reel with audio commentary by Rolf de Heer.


      See also


      Cinema of Australia
      South Australian Film Corporation


      References




      External links


      Official website
      Dingo at IMDb
      Dingo at the National Film and Sound Archive
      Dingo at Ozmovies

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