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Shimmering Light

Shimmering Light

1978

1978 Australian television film about an American surfer who travels to Australia in search of the perfect wave. It was one of six TV movies made in Australia by Transatlantic Enterprises.

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Synopsis

1978 Australian television film about an American surfer who travels to Australia in search of the perfect wave. It was one of six TV movies made in Australia by Transatlantic Enterprises.

Behind it

Don ChaffeyDon ChaffeyDirectorGeorge KirgoWriterPaul SavageWriter

Cast

Beau BridgesBeau BridgesKevin Pearse
John MeillonJohn MeillonEric Stuart
Victoria ShawVictoria ShawMoira Gilmore
Lloyd BridgesLloyd BridgesSean Pearse
Ingrid MasonIngrid MasonEmily Stuart
Wendy PlayfairWendy PlayfairGwen Stuart
Mark HembrowMark HembrowPeter
Tim SimpsonBryan
Nicholas FrazerHarry
Robert BettlesColin
Mark EdwardsDr. Dunstan
Patrick WardPatrick WardBruce McBride

Director

Don Chaffey

Writers

George Kirgo, Paul Savage

Release date

12 Dec 1978

Studio

Trans-Atlantic Enterprises

Country

Australia

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