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A Dangerous Summer

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4/10(5 ratings)

Building is Howard's passion, and he is so absorbed in his plans to build an elaborate resort in the Blue Mountains of Australia that he ignores certain obvious signals that his business partner is not entirely on the up-and-up. After a brush fire destroys the resort, an insurance investigator comes nosing around, whom Howard's partner deals with in a drastic manner. By the time Lloyds of London's senior investigator George Engels (James Mason in one of his last roles) arrives on the scene, Howard (Tom Skerritt) is anxious to set things to rights.

10-22-1982
1h 40m
A Dangerous Summer
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Main Cast

Tom Skerritt

Tom Skerritt

Thomas Roy Skerritt (born August 25, 1933) is an American actor who has appeared in more than forty films and more than two hundred television episodes since 1962. He is known for his film roles in M*A*S*H, Alien, The Dead Zone, Top Gun, A River Runs Through It, Up in Smoke, and the television series Picket Fences. Skerritt has earned several nominations and awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in 1993 for Picket Fences. Description above from the Wikipedia article Tom Skerritt, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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James Mason

James Mason

James Neville Mason, known as James Mason, was an accomplished English actor who made a significant impact on both British and American cinema. He was born on May 15, 1909, in Huddersfield, Yorkshire, England, and passed away on July 27, 1984, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Mason's acting career began in the 1930s, where he initially gained recognition for his stage performances in London's West End. He made his film debut in 1935 with the British film "Late Extra," marking the start of his illustrious on-screen journey. Throughout his career, Mason showcased his exceptional acting abilities, often portraying complex and morally ambiguous characters. His commanding presence, distinctive voice, and versatile range allowed him to effortlessly transition between genres, from dramas to thrillers and even period pieces. One of Mason's most acclaimed performances came in 1945 when he starred as the troubled and enigmatic Johnny McQueen in the film "Odd Man Out." His portrayal of the wounded Irish nationalist earned him widespread praise and established him as a respected leading man. Mason's notable filmography includes memorable roles in films such as "The Wicked Lady" (1945), "Pandora and the Flying Dutchman" (1951), "A Star Is Born" (1954), "North by Northwest" (1959), and "Lolita" (1962). His ability to bring depth, sophistication, and complexity to his characters captivated audiences and garnered critical acclaim. Beyond his film career, Mason also dabbled in producing and directing. He co-produced and starred in the acclaimed film "A Star Is Born," showcasing his multifaceted talent and creative vision. Throughout his life, Mason was recognized with numerous awards and nominations, including three Academy Award nominations for Best Actor. He was highly regarded by his peers and critics alike for his impeccable craft and his ability to elevate any production he was a part of.

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Ian Gilmour

Ian Gilmour

Ian Gilmour is a New Zealander actor and director who has worked mostly in Australia. He has acted in several Australian television series, most notably as Kevin Burns in Prisoner in 1980. Other credits include The Box, Chopper Squad, Kingswood Country, Waterloo Station, A Country Practice and The Flying Doctors. And his film credits including: The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith, The Odd Angry Shot, Silver City, The Coca-Cola Kid, Malpractice and A Cry in the Dark. He subsequently moved away from acting to become a director. His directorial credits in television include: The Flying Doctors, Heartbreak High, Water Rats, McLeod's Daughters, Flipper and Home and Away.

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Giselle Morgan

Giselle Morgan

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Shane Porteous

Shane Porteous

Shane Porteous (born 17 August 1942) is an Australian actor, screenwriter, animation layout artist and animation voice artist. As a screenwriter, he is sometimes credited as "John Hanlon". He is best known for his role as the TV series, A Country Practice, as Dr. Terence Elliot.

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Wendy Hughes

Wendy Hughes

Wendy Hughes (29 July 1952 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian actress known for her work in theatre, film and television. Hughes was an award-winning actress. Her career spanned more than forty years and established her reputation as one of Australia's finest and most prolific actors. Her biggest role was in Lonely Hearts, played in 1982 (this film was the beginning of a long collaboration with director Paul Cox). In her later career she acted in Happy New Year along with stars Peter Falk and Charles Durning. In 1993 she played Dr. Carol Blythe, M. E. in Homicide: Life on the Street. In the late 1990s, she starred in State Coroner and Paradise Road. Description above from the Wikipedia article Wendy Hughes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

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Michael Petrovitch

Michael Petrovitch

Michael Petrovitch was born in 1945 in Chelsea, London, England as Michael Edward Petrovitch. He was an actor, known for Spy Story (1976), Turkey Shoot (1982) and The Zoo Gang (1974). He was married to Diana McLean. He died on March 28, 1999 in Spain. Studied cello at the Royal Academy of Music. Michael went on to release a single under the name Miko, just his voice and cello, which became something of a cult hit. His manager at that time was Mike Margolis who was also Anita Harris' manager and, later, husband. He was educated at Harrow School where a contemporary was the singer/songwriter Mike d'Abo (A Band of Angels and Manfred Mann). Then he studied acting at The Central School of Speech and Drama in London. His parents were Eileen W. Hunter and Dr Milorad Petrovich. They had married in 1941. Milorad died in Surrey in 1977 (d.o.b. given as 1899). He is listed on the electoral roll for Kensington in the 1950s. Eileen was born in 1908 and died in March, 2000 in Surrey. http://filmdope.com/forums/102987-forgotten-actors-michael-petrovitch.html

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Norman Kaye

Norman Kaye

Norman James Kaye (17 January 1927 – 28 May 2007) was an Australian actor and composer. He was best known for his roles in the films of director Paul Cox. As an actor, he was strongly associated with the films of Paul Cox, appearing in 16 of them. He had small roles in Cox's Illuminations (1976) and Kostas (1979), and shared the lead with Wendy Hughes in Cox's 1982 film Lonely Hearts and the lead in Man of Flowers (1983), for which he won an AFI Award. Norman Kaye was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease prior to 1997. His inability to memorise scripts for the film Innocence led to the end of his collaboration with Paul Cox, as well as the end of his career in 2004. Kaye was in the advanced stage of the disease at the time of his death in Sydney on 28 May 2007. He had enjoyed a 35-year relationship with the opera director Elke Neidhardt, and she was at his side at his death.

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Gemma Masters

Gemma Masters

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Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Quentin Masters

Key Crew

Producer:
Jim McElroy
Second Assistant Director:
Tom Blacket
Storyboard Artist:
Shane Porteous
First Assistant Director:
Michael McKeag
Casting:
Rae Davidson

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en