The Crossing (1990 film)


The Crossing is a 1990 Australian romantic drama film directed by George Ogilvie, and starring Russell Crowe, Robert Mammone and Danielle Spencer. The film was shot in the towns of Junee and Condobolin in New South Wales, Australia. The film was released in Australia on 18 October 1990.
Russell Crowe was nominated for the Australian Film Institute Award for best actor while Jeff Darling was awarded for the best cinematography.

Plot

The film is set in a small country town in the 1960s. Sam returns home from being away for 18 months to discover his former girlfriend, Meg, has moved on with their common friend, Johnny.

Cast

An album produced by Martin Armiger was released in 1990 in Australia and Europe. King of the Road was released as the first single, and made the top ten in UK and Germany. A video for Nature Boy performed by Kate Ceberano was also created to promote the album.
  1. Main Titles by Martin Armiger
  2. King Of The Road by The Proclaimers
  3. Nature Boy by Kate Ceberano
  4. She's Not There by Crowded House
  5. For Your Love by Peter Blakeley
  6. Betty Wrong by Tin Machine
  7. The Chase by Martin Armiger
  8. Here Comes That Feeling by The Cockroaches
  9. My Boyfriend's Back by The Chantoozies
  10. Love Letters by Stephen Cummings
  11. Nowhere To Run by Jenn Forbes
  12. Let's Dance by The Cockroaches
  13. Love Theme by Martin Armiger

    Production

Ranald Allan's script had been around for a number of years before being picked up by producer Sue Seeary, who managed to get the film up at Beyond International Group. It was their first feature film. Beyond's head of production, Al Clark did commission some re-writing. Production took place in and around Junee in November and December 1989.

Box office

The Crossing grossed A$87,392 at the box office in Australia.