The Firm Man

The Firm Man

84 mins | Drama | April 9, 1975

Businessman Gerald Barker is invited to join a mysterious super corporation known as The Firm. His work in the organisation turns out to be of a unique and somewhat disturbing nature. But Gerald finds no comfort with his wife Melissa and friend Barry - his relationships with both collapse. In a surreal and strange fashion, Gerald eventually comes to understand what The Firm is about. Made on a tiny budget of $15,000 the film is a mix of naturalism and stylisation which the filmmaker hoped would work on 'a simple, surrealistic level'.

The Firm Man

84 mins | Drama | April 9, 1975

The Firm Man
Businessman Gerald Barker is invited to join a mysterious super corporation known as The Firm. His work in the organisation turns out to be of a unique and somewhat disturbing nature. But Gerald finds no comfort with his wife Melissa and friend Barry - his relationships with both collapse. In a surreal and strange fashion, Gerald eventually comes to understand what The Firm is about. Made on a tiny budget of $15,000 the film is a mix of naturalism and stylisation which the filmmaker hoped would work on 'a simple, surrealistic level'.
Producers Film Radio and Television Board of the Australia Council, John Duigan
Original title The Firm Man
Directors John Duigan
Writers John Duigan

Cast

Peter Cummins

as Gerald Baxter

Eileen Chapman

as Melissa Baxter

Bethany Lee

as Girl

Peter Carmody

as Barry

Diane Preston

as Christie

Sarah Chapman

as Sally

Merle Keenan

as Pub Lady

John Preston

as Melissa's Lover

Max Gillies

as Managing Director

Kris McQuade

as Secretary

Bruce Spence

as Messenger

John Duigan

as Diner

Alan Finney

as Charlie

Cliff Ellen

as Carl

Bill Garner

as Teacher