I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

Actor Michael Hurst's first film as director takes its title from a song by country music icon, Hank Williams. The film takes staples of country music Americana and transports them into New Zealand of the 1950s. After their marriage ends, a...
New Zealand Production
Short 1994 Drama 14.00 minutes
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As their marital situation, unfolds we realise that Bill and Jane are headed for a tragic reconciliation.
1994 - Cannes Film Festival
Wellington Film Festival
Auckland Film Festival
Mill Valley Film Festival
1995 - Dublin International Film Festival

Directors

Michael Hurst

Producers

Owen Hughes

Screenplay Writers

Stuart Hoar

Cast

Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Jane
Stuart Hoar
Conductor
Mark Wright
Bill

Crew

Leon Narbey | Cinematographer
Rob Jayne | Editor

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