The Set
Back in the 70s, The Set crossed all the lines!
Paul Lawrence is a working class man who dates Cara, sells shirts at a Sydney department store, and dreams of attending art school. Cara leaves for London and Paul becomes the protege of designer Marie Rosefield. Through this he enters the 'set', the world of Sydney art society. Rosefield is friends with Mark Broniski, an artist who commissions Paul to design a set for British stage director, John L. Fredericks. Paul is helped by art student Tony Brown, who is dating Paul's cousin, Kim Sylvester. Paul and Tony begin a homosexual affair. Kim's mother Peggy has an affair with Boronoski.
Directed by Frank Brittain · Written by Diane Brittain
Where to Watch
Streaming
Cast
- Sean Myers Paul Lawrence (as Sean McEuan)
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Rod Mullinar Tony Brown -
Hazel Phillips Peggy Sylvester - Denis Doonan Mark Bronoski
- Brenda Senders Marie Rosefield
- Amber Rodgers Cara (as Julie Rodgers)
- Ann Aczel Leigh Radford
- Bronwyn Barber Kim Sylvester
- Michael Charnley John L. Fredericks
- Elza Stenning Baroness Bronoski (as Elza Jacoby)
- Tracy Lee Theo (as Tracey Lee)
- Les Berryman
Make it a double feature
3h 26m together
The Set
My Own Private Idaho
A close match in mood and era.
