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    • Source: Initiation (1987 film)

      • Initiation is a 1987 Australian adventure drama thriller film directed by Michael Pearce based on his idea and starring Bruno Lawrence and Rodney Harvey.


      Plot


      After the death of his mother, teenager Danny Molloy leaves New York to find his father Nat, who lives on an isolated farm in South Australia with Sal and her teenage daughter Stevie. Because income from the farm isn't sufficient, Nat uses his aeroplane to smuggle marijuana for the mafia and on a flight with Danny the plane crashes among empty mountains. Since his father is wounded, Danny has to set off alone through the jungle to find help: this is his initiation to manhood.


      Cast


      Rodney Harvey as Danny Molloy
      Bruno Lawrence as Nat Molloy
      Miranda Otto as Stevie
      Arna-Maria Winchester as Sal
      Bobby Smith as Kulu
      Tony Barry as Pat
      Luciano Catenacci as Carlo


      Production


      The film was shot in Adelaide and the Blue Mountains. It was completed in January 1987.


      Release


      The film was pre-sold to US distributor Goldfarb for $850,000 but Goldfarb later backed out of this commitment claiming they did not have the money.


      Accolades


      Bobby Smith was nominated for Best Supporting Actor at the 1987 AFI Awards.


      References




      External links


      Initiation at IMDb
      Initiation at Oz Movies

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