Uneasy Paradise
| Company type | Television film |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | 1963 |
| Founder | William Sterling |
| Headquarters | Melbourne , Australia |
| Products | Television drama |
Uneasy Paradise is a 1963 Australian TV film directed by William Sterling. This hour-long drama, set in Melbourne, follows Neville, a gambler wed to Sally, who suffers heavy financial losses at a club managed by Paolo.
During this era, Australian dramatic productions were relatively uncommon.
Premise
Neville, a gambler married to Sally, incurs significant losses at a gambling venue overseen by Paolo.
Cast
- Peter Aanensen portraying Neville
- Terri Aldred as Sally
- Syd Conabere in the role of Billy
- Edward Howell playing Paolo
- Jules Caffari as a Gambler
- James Lynch
- Douglas Kelly
- Ian Boyce
- Roly Barlee
- Ron Pinnell
- Stewart Weller
- Lewis Tegart
- Ray Angel
Production
The script, authored by Melbourne writer Laurence Collinson, drew inspiration from an actual event and was developed after Sterling issued a challenge at a UNESCO gathering in Adelaide. Sterling employed a neo-realistic approach to the subject matter, demonstrating his intention to bring innovation to Australian television drama.
According to The Sydney Morning Herald, the storyline possessed "a spell of authenticity" despite concluding with a "contrived and comfortable" resolution. The review commended Sterling’s direction for effectively utilizing camera techniques and movement tailored for television, though it found the ending somewhat unsatisfactory.
The Age criticized the narrative as foreseeable, remarking that "every development could be telegraphed."
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