Question 1

What real-life disappearance inspired The Killing of Angel Street?

Accepted Answer

The film was inspired by the real-life disappearance of Juanita Nielsen and her campaign against high-rise developments in Kings Cross, Sydney.

Question 2

Which other film from the early 1980s shares the same real-life events as this movie?

Accepted Answer

The Killing of Angel Street and Heatwave (1982) are both based on the same actual events in Australia during the mid-1970s, and were made around the same time.

Question 3

Which actress was originally considered for the lead role of Jessica Simmonds?

Accepted Answer

Julie Christie was originally considered for the role of Jessica Simmonds and agreed to take the part, but later opted out due to script delays and funding problems.

Question 4

At which international film festivals was The Killing of Angel Street featured?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Chicago International Film Festival in 1982 and the Berlin International Film Festival in 1982.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in The Killing of Angel Street?

Accepted Answer

Jessica Simmonds returns to find her father fighting to save historic Sydney waterfront houses on Angel Street. After his mysterious death, she joins locals and a union leader against corrupt forces.

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