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The FJ Holden(1977)
Status: Released
Date: 1977-04-29
48%
11 Votes
Time: 1h 45m
Overview:
Suburban Australia in the late 70s. It was the era of the drive-in movie, the Chico Roll girl and the beloved FJ Holden. Boasting drunken fist fights, back seat sex, illegal drag racing, a classic Oz rock soundtrack (featuring Ol'55, Skyhooks and Renee Geyer) and the screen debut of future star Sigrid Thornton. THE FJ HOLDEN forged a strong connection with 70s mainstream youth audiences and today
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
ProductionCompanies:
FJ Films
Movie: The FJ Holden
Top 10 Billed Cast
Sigrid Thornton
Wendy
Gary Waddell
Deadlegs
Frankie J. Holden
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