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The King of the Two Day Wonder is a 1979 Australian film.[1] It was directed by Kevin Anderson, and starred Walter Dobrowolski and Sigrid Thornton. Anderson's first dramatic film, it was made with a low budget over a period of four years.[2] It was screened at the 1978 Chicago International Film Festival, (where it was nominated for a Gold Hugo Award.)[1] and the Mannheim International Film Festival in 1978.

The King of the Two Day Wonder
Directed by	Kevin Anderson
Produced by	Walter Dobrowolski Kevin Anderson
Cinematography	Kevin Anderson
Edited by	Kevin Anderson
Release date	28 May 1979 (Sydney)
Running time	66 mins
Country	Australia
Language	English

Plot

A writer of pulp detective novels has trouble finishing his latest book. The film follows him through a creative dilemma.[2]

Cast

• Walter Dobrowolski as Robert Damien / Blake
• Sigrid Thornton as Christy
• Allen Bickford as Barry
• James Robertson as Assassin
• Maureen O'Loughlin as Ondine

Reception

The film was not a commercial success.[1] It has been noted for technical sophistication and creative cinematography, but criticized for being overly stylistic.[2]

References

External links

• The King of the Two Day Wonder at IMDb
• King of the Two Day Wonder at National Film and Sound Archive
• Facebook page for the film

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