Crosstalk is a 1982 science fiction thriller film made in Australia and produced by the New South Wales Film Corporation. Directed by Mark Egerton and starring Gary Day, the film's story bears a resemblance to Rear Window.
Plot Ed Ballinger is an engineer who uses a wheelchair and is developing a computer system with artificial intelligence called the I-500. After moving into an apartment complex, Ed thinks he witnessed a murder in a neighbouring building.
Cast Gary Day as Ballinger Penny Downie as Cindy John Ewart as David Stollier Kim Deacon as Jane Peter Collingwood as Hollister Brian McDermott as Whitehead Jill Forster as Mrs. Stollier Judith Woodroofe as Clair
Reception Filmink magazine said "It’s a film best remembered for the fact that the director was sacked during production."
The Bulletin said the parallels to Rear Window were "both brave and foolish which, for a while, shows signs of coming off. Vincent Monton’s glossy photography and the assurance with which director Mark Egerton frames each shot make Crosstalk a film of great visual flair. Its looks are consistently interesting; its story and performances, sadly, are not."
Box office Crosstalk grossed $26,000 at the box office in Australia.Film Victoria – Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
Home media Title Format Ep # Discs Release date Special features Distributors Crosstalk DVD Film 01 8 July 2020 TBA Umbrella Entertainment
See also Cinema of Australia
References
External links Crosstalk at Internet Movie Database Crosstalk at Oz Movies Crosstalk at Screen Australia Crosstalk at Austlit Crosstalk at Peter Malone Crosstalk at TCMDB Trailer of film at You Tube