Emerald City full movie. Comedy Drama film in Disney Hotstar+

Emerald City

1988

92 min

A comedy of life's temptations - lust, greed and power. The city in question is Sydney and the colour green signifies greed and envy in David Williamsons amusing satire on its film and publishing industries. The story centers around the Rogers family, loosely modelled on Williamson's own.

Comedy

Drama

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