Bruce Beresford - Definition and Overview

Bruce Beresford

Bruce Beresford (born 16 August 1940) is an Australian film director, and to a much lesser extent writer, producer and actor. Born in Sydney, he works both in Australia and the United States. He is also a contemporary of actor John Bell (who shared lodgings during their university days).

Selected films as director

• And Starring Pancho Villa as Himself (2003) (TV)
• Double Jeopardy (1999)
• Paradise Road (1997)
• A Good Man in Africa (1994)
• "Black Robe" (1991)
• Driving Miss Daisy (1989)
• The Fringe Dwellers (1986)
• King David (1985)
• Tender Mercies (1983)
• Puberty Blues (1981)
• The Club (1980) (Writer: David Williamson)
• Breaker Morant (1980)
• The Getting of Wisdom (1977)
• Don's Party (1976)
• The Adventures of Barry McKenzie (1972)