A publican in a remote Western Australian ghost town finds herself at the center of a speculative mining frenzy when a group of hippies discovers nickel on her land. A jaunty, lightweight comedy-thriller that captures the sun-drenched hysteria of the Australian mining boom. While the plot is somewhat thin, the film benefits immensely from the presence of Googie Withers, who provides a sturdy anchor for the eccentric supporting players.
The location filming in Ora Banda lends an authentic, dusty atmosphere to the proceedings, though the pacing occasionally falters. It remains a curious relic of its era, notable for its transition from rural charm to corporate satire.
Production Details
Australia / Fauna Productions / 1x90 Minute Episode / 1971
Director: John McCallum
Producer: John McCallum
Music: Bob Young
Main Cast
Googie Withers as Meg Blake
Jenny Tuurenhout as Cheryl
Mag Masters as Martin
John Laws as Claude Fitzherbert
Joanna McCallum as Jenny Blake
Ross Thompson as Arthur
Christine Mearing as Kay
Alfred Sandor
Ed Devereaux.