Hawke (film)

Hawke is a television film or telemovie, which was produced by The Film Company for Network Ten.[1] The telemovie premiered on 18 July 2010 in the prime-time slot of 8.30pm.[2]

Hawke
Written byGlen Dolman
Directed byEmma Freeman
StarringRichard Roxburgh
Country of origin Australia
Original language(s)English
Production
Producer(s)Richard Keddie
Rick Maier
Editor(s)Rodrigo Balart
Running time120 minutes (including commercials)
DistributorNetwork Ten
Release
Original release18 July 2010 (2010-07-18)

Premise

The telemovie chronicles the life of former Australian Prime Minister Bob Hawke. It centres around the difficult situations he had to deal with during his time as Prime Minister of Australia, mostly focussing on the battle Hawke had with his own party. In particular it addresses his fierce rivalry with Treasurer Paul Keating who, in 1991, successfully challenged Hawke for the party leadership and won the prime ministerial position.

The film begins and ends with this event, but proceeds to reveal the rest of Hawke's political career through flashbacks.[3]

Cast

Production

Hawke was first announced on 19 July 2009 by Network Ten with Richard Roxburgh said to play Bob Hawke.[4] A scene was filmed on 25 August 2009 at Dallas Brooks Hall, East Melbourne.[3]

Awards

Awards

Awards Nominated

Australian Film Institute Television Awards

  • Best Guest or Supporting Actress in Television Drama - Sacha Horler (2010)[5]
  • Best Guest or Supporting Actress in Television Drama - Asher Keddie (2010)[5]
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References
  1. "Ten Announces Cast for New Telemovie Hawke". Throng Australia. 20 July 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  2. "Airdate: Hawke". TV Tonight.com.au. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  3. "A Hawke-eye view, warts and all on Channel 10 telemovie". Herald Sun Online. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  4. "Capturing the life, times and hair of Hawke". The Age Online. 15 August 2009. Retrieved 2 July 2010.
  5. "Nominees". 2010 Samsung Mobile AFI Awards. Australian Film Institute. 2010. Archived from the original on 13 June 2011. Retrieved 21 November 2010.


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