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Tim Burstall

Film Director / Screenwriter | * 04/20/1927 († 76, 04/19/2004) | Stockton-on-Tees, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Timothy Burstall AM (20 April 1927 – 19 April 2004) was an English Australian film director, writer and producer, best known for hit Australian movie Alvin Purple (1973) and its sequel Alvin Rides Again (1974). Burstall's films featured early appearances by many legendary Australian actors including Jack Thompson, Bruce Spence, Jacki Weaver, Alvin star Graeme Blundell, John Waters and Judy Davis. Speaking just after Burstall's death, David Williamson said that Burstall "couldn't stomach" Australia's lack of a film industry. "He was determined to do something about it and he had the energy and spirit to do it. (He) was a very important cultural figure: highly intelligent, widely read, with a succinct and often highly controversial opinion on everything." ()
Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | TV Movies

Known for these Movies & Shows

Awards & Nominations for Tim Burstall

Member of The Order of Australia
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Movies with Tim Burstall as Crew(29)

Directing/Director1988 Nightmare at Bittercreek
Directing/Director1986 Kangaroo
Directing/Director1985 The Naked Country
Writing/Screenplay1985 The Naked Country
Directing/Second Unit First Assistant Director1984 The Coolangatta Gold
Directing/Director1982 Attack Force Z
Directing/Director1982 Duet for Four
Directing/Director1979 The Last of the Knucklemen
Writing/Writer1979 The Last of the Knucklemen
Production/Producer1977 High Rolling
Directing/Director1976 End Play
Production/Producer1976 End Play
Writing/Writer1976 End Play
Directing/Director1976 The Adventures of Eliza Fraser
Production/Executive Producer1975 Australia After Dark
Crew/Additional Writing1974 Alvin Rides Again
Production/Producer1974 Alvin Rides Again
Directing/Director1974 Petersen
Directing/Director1974 Three Old Friends
Directing/Director1973 Alvin Purple
Production/Producer1973 Alvin Purple
Directing/Director1973 Libido
Directing/Director1971 Stork
Production/Producer1971 Stork
Directing/Director1971 The Hot Centre Of The World
Directing/Director1969 Two Thousand Weeks
Directing/Director1963 Nullarbor Hideout

TV Shows/Series with Tim Burstall as Crew(2)

Directing/Director1996 Water Rats
Directing/Director1994 The Man from Snowy River

Full Name: Tim Burstall
Citizenship: Australia
Born: Wednesday, 04/20 1927 (April) in Stockton-on-Tees, England (United Kingdom (UK))
Died: Monday, 04/19 2004 (April) in Melbourne (aged: 76)
Zodiac sign: Taurus (Chinese zodiac sign: Rabbit)
Languages: English (EN)
Educated at: Geelong Grammar School
Spouses (current/former): Betty Burstall
Tim Burstall frequently works together with these people:
Alan Finney (9x, Cast)
Robin Copping (7x, Crew)
Bruce Spence (4x, Actor)
Noel Ferrier (4x, Actor)
Richard Healy (4x, Actor)
David Williamson (4x, Crew)
Jacki Weaver (3x, Actress)
Peter Cummins (3x, Actor)
Charles Tingwell (3x, Actor)
Brian Cadd (3x, Crew)
WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:707696, Added: 10/30/2018, Last updated: 03/01/2024