The F.J. Holden

  • Australia The FJ Holden
Australia, 1977, 101 min

Directed by:

Michael Thornhill

Screenplay:

Terry Larsen

Cinematography:

David Gribble

Composer:

Jim Manzie
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Suburban Australia in the late 70s. It was the era of the drive-in movie, the Chico Roll girl and the beloved FJ. Evocative of both the period and location, The F.J. Holden chronicles the misadventures of Kevin and Bob, a couple of teenage rev-heads on their way to becoming adults. By day they work in a wrecking yard, by night they cruise around in the ultimate chick-magnet a yellow FJ. Boasting alcohol-fuelled escapades, back seat sex, illegal drag racing, a classic Oz rock soundtrack (featuring Ol' 55, Skyhooks and Renee Geyer) and the screen debut of future star Sigrid Thornton, THE FJ HOLDEN forged a strong connection with 70s mainstream male and female audiences and today remains a classic true-to-life tale of Aussie teens surviving in the suburban sprawl. (Umbrella Entertainment)

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