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Scene from A Dangerous Summer (1982)
Scene Details
| Duration: 159 sec. | Nudity: yes | Creator: Ruffah |
| New Filesize: N/A | Sound: yes | Old Filesize: 41 mb |
| File Format: AOMedia Video 1 (WebM/AV1) | Resolution: 720x296 | Added: 2018-Aug-21 |
Actresses in this Scene
Wendy Hughes
Details
Alternate Names: Wendy Hughs
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Full Biography
Wendy Hughes (29 July 1952 – 8 March 2014) was an Australian actress who enjoyed a career spanning over four decades. Known for her work in theatre, film, and television, Hughes won numerous awards, establishing herself as one of Australia's finest and most prolific actors. Her notable roles included 'Lonely Hearts' (1982), directed by Paul Cox, which marked the beginning of their long collaboration. In 'Hoodwink' (1981), she played a bank robber pretending to be blind who falls in love with a minister's wife while awaiting release. Later, she appeared in 'Happy New Year', 'Homicide: Life on the Street', 'State Coroner', and 'Paradise Road'. Hughes was an award-winning actress known for her versatility and skill.
About the Movie: A Dangerous Summer (1982)
Release Year: 1982
Nation: United States of America
Alternative Title: Bushfire, Um Verão Perigoso, Verano peligroso, Liekehtivä helvetti, Brennpunkt Australia, Flash Fire, Ein explosiver Sommer, Project Fireball
Director: Quentin Masters
Writer: David Ambrose, Jim McElroy, Kit Denton, Quentin Masters
Production & Genre
Story
A Dangerous Summer (1982) follows Howard, a passionate architect who is deeply invested in his plans to build an elaborate resort in Australia's Blue Mountains. He becomes so engrossed in his work that he fails to notice signs of foul play from his business partner. However, when a brush fire destroys the resort, the truth starts unraveling. An insurance investigator arrives, and Howard's partner deals with him drastically. By the time George Engels, Lloyds of London's senior investigator, steps in, Howard is eager to rectify the situation.
Summary
A Dangerous Summer, directed by Quentin Masters, is a suspenseful drama-thriller set in Australia's Blue Mountains. The film explores themes of obsession, trust, and the dangers of ignoring warning signs in pursuit of a dream. Tom Skerritt stars as Howard, an architect consumed by his work, while James Mason delivers one of his last roles as George Engels, the Lloyds of London investigator who ultimately uncovers the truth behind the destroyed resort.