Igor Auzins

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Igor Auzins

Born January 1, 1949 · Melbourne, Victoria, Australia (age 77)

Igor Auzins (born 1949) is an Australian filmmaker who began his career with Crawford Productions in 1969 and worked as a cameraman, then a director. He made a strong impact with his second film, the splendid We of the Never Never, but never again managed to match that accomplishment. He made documentaries for the South Australian Film Corporation, TV commercials, tele movies and features.

Known For

The Coolangatta GoldThe Coolangatta Gold · 1984
The Coolangatta Gold
4.81984
MovieDrama
Steve Lucas is a nineteen year old who is filled with the burning resentment of being forced to live in his brother's shadow. His brother Adam, is burdened by his father's desire for glory, and must win The Coolangatta Gold Tri-Aquathon, It is the greatest endurance test of them all: a marathon involving a 20 kilometer beach run, 6 kilometer swim and a 17 kilometer surf ski from Surfers Paradise along the golden arc of beach to Coolangatta and back to the start. The Coolangatta Gold is a story of human endeavor and endurance against overwhelming odds.
The Death TrainThe Death Train · 1978
The Death Train
5.41978
MovieThrillerCrime
An insurance investigator comes to a small town to investigate the death of a man insured by his company. The local residents believe his death was caused by his being run over by a ghost train. However, the investigator is sure there is a more rational explanation...
The Night NurseThe Night Nurse · 1978
The Night Nurse
7.51978
MovieHorrorMystery
A private nurse, working for a retired opera star, runs into opposition from the diva's longtime servant/companion. When she pushes back, she starts to uncover some dastardly goings-on.
High RollingHigh Rolling · 1977
High Rolling
9.01977
MovieComedyCrime
Two fun-loving carnival workers take a vacation with the hope of finding plenty of sex and drugs. Their "quest" is fulfilled when they encounter a dope-peddler and two exotic nightclub dancers.
All at SeaAll at Sea · 1977
All at Sea
7.01977
MovieComedyTV Movie
A saucy comedy treat from the vaults that stars cast members from "Blankety Blanks", "The Celebrity Game" and "No 96" as a group of misfits attempting to run a holiday resort. The adventures of various guests and staff at Sea Island Resort in Queensland. It is run by Mr Blimer with the help of John Bright. Blimer tries to seduce his assistant; a waitress, Joy, is constantly harassed by the guests but is working her own agenda; employee Mike likes Maryanne but winds up sleeping with the seemingly proper Miss Farrow; Arthur Pickering, is a government minister; a reverend, Parslow, is actually a thief.
We of the Never NeverWe of the Never Never · 1982
We of the Never Never
5.91982
MovieDramaWestern
Based on the well-loved Australian classic by Mrs. Aeneas Gunn, this is the remarkable true story of Jeannie Gunn, a woman who fought to overcome sexual and racial prejudice amid the harsh beauties of the outback. Leaving her Melbourne existence for a new life on her husband's isolated ranch, Jeannie's feisty, good-natured attitude soon wins over the misogynistic stockmen, but she faces a much tougher challenge in trying to change their racist attitudes towards the indigenous aboriginal population.
HomicideHomicide · 1964
Homicide
5.81964
SeriesDramaCrime
Homicide was an Australian television police drama series The series dealt with the homicide squad of the Victorian Police force and the various crimes and cases the detectives are called upon to investigate. Many episodes were based on real life crime cases.
Water Under the BridgeWater Under the Bridge · 1980
Water Under the Bridge
7.01980
SeriesDrama
Water Under the Bridge is a 1980 mini series based on the 1977 novel by Sumner Locke Elliott.

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