| Hunting | |
| Director: | Frank Howson |
| Producer: | Frank Howson |
| Starring: | Kerry Armstrong Guy Pearce John Savage |
| Studio: | Boulevard Films |
| Distributor: | Greater Union Organization |
| Country: | Australia |
| Language: | English |
| Budget: | AU$5 million[1] |
Hunting is a 1991 Australian drama film written and directed by Frank Howson, starring John Savage, Kerry Armstrong (nominated for AFI Best Actress) and Guy Pearce.[2]
An American business tycoon, Michael Bergman, arrives in Melbourne and has an affair with Michelle, a married secretary, who works for the stockbroking firm of which he is a client.[3] Michelle is drawn in by his rich and glamorous lifestyle and charismatic manner, but the more involved she gets, the more she realises how ruthless and morally bankrupt he is. [4]
Frank Howson says it was a requirement of the investors that he cast an American in the lead.[5] Filming began in Melbourne in April 1989, with the movie being called "Australia's Wall Street (1987)".[6]
Howson had made three films with Pino Amenta directing but wanted to direct Hunting himself.[7]
Filmink thought the movie had "a sensational performance by Kerry Armstrong" but was "totally undermined by the casting of John Savage, whose role should’ve been played by Guy Pearce."[8]
As well as appearing in the film, Guy Pearce recorded a single called The Promise. The music video featured scenes from the film.