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Wikipedia article




'Dingo' is a 1991 Australian film directed by Rolf de Heer and written by Marc Rosenberg. They had previously worked together on 'Incident at Raven's Gate'.[http://www.ozmovies.com.au/movie/dingo 'Dingo'] at [http://www.ozmovies.com.au Ozmovies], accessed 26 October 2017.

Plot



The story traces the pilgrimage of John Anderson (played by Colin Friels), an average guy with a passion for jazz, from his home in outback Western Australia to the jazz clubs of Paris, to meet his idol, jazz trumpeter Billy Cross (played by legendary trumpeter Miles Davis). In the film's opening sequence, Davis and his band unexpectedly land on a remote airstrip for repairs in the Australian outback and proceed to perform for the stunned locals. The performance was one of Davis's last on film.

Cast



*Colin Friels - John Anderson

*Miles Davis - Billy Cross

*Helen Buday - Jane Anderson

*Joe Petruzzi - Peter

*Brigitte Catillon - Beatrice Boulain

*Bernard Fresson - Jacques Boulain

*Bernadette Lafont - Angie Cross

*Helen Doig - Ruth

Production



The movie was filmed in Meekatharra, Perth, and Sandstone, Western Australia, as well as Paris, France.

Christian Faure was the assistant director of the movie.

Music



Davis, who plays the role of Cross, provided the film's soundtrack in cooperation with Michel Legrand.

Box office



'Dingo' grossed $132,500 at the box office in Australia.

Reception



According to Ozmovies:

Despite the presence of Miles Davis, the film also didnt travel well internationally and struggled for attention, though his presence also has ensured the films ongoing status as a cult item, offsetting the unfulfilled award, critical and commercial hopes...
... the film was at the time criticised for being an unrealistic and unlikely romantic fairy tale, but jazz enthusiasts defensively rushed to dig out stories of Australias best jazz saxophonist, Bernie McGann, who, while working as a postman, went out into the bush to practise.[http://www.ozmovies.com.au/movie/dingo 'Dingo'] at [http://www.ozmovies.com.au Ozmovies], accessed 26 October 2017.


Home Media



'Dingo' was released on DVD by Umbrella Entertainment in July 2005. The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as a new 5.1 channel soundtrack, trailers, and an image gallery.

See also



* Cinema of Australia

* South Australian Film Corporation

References




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