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Russell Boyd on Crocodile Dundee

2010

Russell Boyd on Crocodile Dundee

2010

  • NFSA IDXKBMSMFE
  • TypeOral History
  • MediumAudio
  • FormOral history
  • Duration1 hr, 59 mins, 12 secs
  • Year2010

Cinematographer Russell Boyd interviewed by Frank Heimans.

In this clip Russell talks about one of his favourite jobs in a long career. He discusses shooting Crocodile Dundee (Peter Faiman, Australia, 1986), working with star Paul Hogan and embracing the landscape of Northern Australia.

One of Australia’s most highly acclaimed cinematographers, Russell’s film credits include Picnic at Hanging Rock(Peter Weir, Australia, 1975), Gallipoli (Peter Weir, Australia, 1981), Tender Mercies (Bruce Beresford, US, 1983) and White Men Can’t Jump (Ron Shelton, US, 1992).

Cinematographer Russell Boyd interviewed by Frank Heimans.

In this clip Russell talks about one of his favourite jobs in a long career. He discusses shooting Crocodile Dundee (Peter Faiman, Australia, 1986), working with star Paul Hogan and embracing the landscape of Northern Australia.

One of Australia’s most highly acclaimed cinematographers, Russell’s film credits include Picnic at Hanging Rock(Peter Weir, Australia, 1975), Gallipoli (Peter Weir, Australia, 1981), Tender Mercies (Bruce Beresford, US, 1983) and White Men Can’t Jump (Ron Shelton, US, 1992).

  • Interviewer
    Frank Heimans
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