Going Down (1983): Cast
Going Down is a 1983 comedy drama directed by Haydn Keenan, starring Tracy Mann as Karli, Vera Plevnik and Julie Barry. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 34m (94 min)
- Director
- Haydn Keenan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Going Down About?
The premise of Going Down without spoilers.
“It’s a dog‑eat‑dog world and there’s never enough dog to go around…” Middle‑class Karli, alcoholic Jane, unemployed Jackie and square Ellen share a flat in Sydney, scraping by. When Karli’s father gives her a modest sum and a ticket to New York, she sees an escape, but the cash vanishes, sparking a final night four friends will never forget.
Going Down Themes & Keywords
· 37 tags- friendship
- friend
- best friend
- female friendship
- low budget film
- sydney australia
- drug use
- sex
- f rated
- title written by female
- 18 hour time span
- co written by actress
+25 more Show fewer
- street life
- urban setting
- girls night out
- nightclub
- bar
- beach
- policeman
- seeking a job
- prostitute
- airport
- fight
- transvestite
- rock 'n' roll
- blues music
- reggae music
- lead actress's final film
- female friends
- ozploitation
- new york city
- australia
- australian
- night
- group
- actor playing dual role
- independent film
Going Down Cast & Characters
Tracy Mann leads the cast as Karli, with Vera Plevnik as Jane and Julie Barry as Jackie. Directed by Haydn Keenan; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Haydn Keenan
- Tracy Mann as Karli
- Vera Plevnik as Jane
- Julie Barry as Jackie
- Moira MacLaine-Cross as Ellen
Also Starring in Going Down
· 10 more- Ralph Cotterill Karli's father
- Hugh Keays-Byrne Bottom
- David Argue Greg / Trixie
- Claudia Karvan Disgruntled Child
- Richard Moir Hotel night manager
- Ian Gilmour Shadow
- Esben Storm Michael
- Lou Brown Adam
- Mercia Deane-Johns Ned
- Tim Burns Newlywed Dave
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Going Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Going Down, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Going Down?
Going Down runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).
When was Going Down released?
Going Down was released on July 1, 1983.
Who directed Going Down?
Going Down was directed by Haydn Keenan.
More films by Haydn Keenan Who is in the cast of Going Down?
Going Down stars Tracy Mann as Karli, Vera Plevnik as Jane and Julie Barry as Jackie, among 14 credited actors.
Does Going Down have a post-credit scene?
No. Going Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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