Nicole Kidman: Australian Icon Collection 1983-1996
Celebrate the work of Oscar-winning Australian actress Nicole Kidman with six iconic films that defined the early part of her outstanding career. A special six-disc collection of films starring Australia's own superstar Nicole Kidman in a variety of roles from the comedic to the dramatic: BUSH CHRISTMAS (1983) BMX BANDITS (1983) SKIN DEEP (1983) WILLS & BURKE (1985) EMERALD CITY (1988) THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1996) EMERALD CITY (1988) A couple moves to Sydney from Melbourne and soon become lured by the bright lights of the big city. Colin, the scriptwriter's husband, is corrupted by his editor and then falls for the girlfriend of his writing partner, while Colin’s wife Kate begins to lose sight of her ideals in a new world of hustlers and cynics. Director: Michael Jenkins Cast: Nicole Kidman, John Hargreaves, Robyn Nevin, Chris Haywood BUSH CHRISTMAS (1983) In the Australian outback, a family struggles to keep its farm from foreclosure. Their only hope is that their horse, Prince, will win money in a New Year’s race. But when Prince has stolen the children embark on a dangerous and exciting adventure to get him back. Director: Henri Safran Cast: John Ewart, John Howard, Mark Spain WILLS & BURKE (1985) Parody of historical epics that focuses on real-life Australian explorers William John Wills and Robert O’Hara Burkes, who tragically tried to cross the Australian continent from the south to the north, a distance of 3,250 km. Director: Bob Weis Cast: Garry McDonald, Kim Gyngell, Peter Collingwood BMX BANDITS (1983) The wheel-spinning adventures of three teenagers get complicated when they discover a box of stolen walkie-talkies left behind by a gang of bank robbers intended for illegal surveillance. Bursting with energy and invention the trio is forced to put their biking skills to the test and lead the chase, causing all sorts of mayhem across town including a spectacular escape down the Manly Waterworks water slides. Director: Brian Trenchard-Smith Cast: David Argue, John Ley, Nicole Kidman SKIN DEEP (1983) Barbara Kennedy is a successful businesswoman cutting a career in the high-stakes fashion and modeling industry. Facing arch-rival in an upcoming fashion designers’ awards night, Barbara’s handsome partner is ready to propose marriage. But scandal is on the breeze when it is discovered one of her own fledgling models may be her illegitimate daughter, smashing the spotlight and casting a shadow of doubt across proceedings. Director: Mark Joffe, Chris Langman Cast: Briony Behets, James Smillie, Bartholomew John THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY (1996) An American girl inherits a fortune and falls into a misguided relationship with a gentleman confidence artist whose true nature, including a barbed and covetous disposition, turns her life into a nightmare. Director: Jane Campion Cast: Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey