The FJ Holden (1977): Cast
The FJ Holden is a 1977 drama directed by Michael Thornhill, starring Sigrid Thornton as Wendy, Gary Waddell and Ray Marshall. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Director
- Michael Thornhill
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- FJ Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The FJ Holden About?
The premise of The FJ Holden without spoilers.
Set in suburban Australia in the late 1970s, the film shows the drive‑in era, the Chico Roll girl and the beloved FJ Holden. It features drunken fist fights, back‑seat sex, illegal drag races and an Aussie rock soundtrack with Ol’55, Skyhooks and Renee Geyer, and marks Sigrid Thornton’s screen debut. The movie connected with 70s youth.
The FJ Holden Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teensploitation
- sex scene
- female nudity
- prank
- lying on a bed
- male in a shower
- man in a bed
- man wears eyeglasses
- boy wears eyeglasses
- girl slaps a boy
- police
- party
+38 more Show fewer
- australia
- speeding vehicle
- ozploitation
- marriage
- talking in a car
- teenage son
- boy
- drinking and driving
- drinking milk
- milk bottle
- cassette tape
- copped feel
- city
- humiliation
- beard
- lawn mower
- teenage girl
- brother sister relationship
- blonde
- living room
- father son relationship
- bar
- bottle opener
- police siren
- climbing steps
- sharing a cigarette
- stopped by police
- driving alone
- sex in a car
- car
- urban setting
- grease
- police sergeant
- police constable
- friendship between teens
- mustache
- throwing a bottle
- driving license
The FJ Holden Cast & Characters
Sigrid Thornton leads the cast as Wendy, with Gary Waddell as Deadlegs and Ray Marshall as Mr Sullivan. Directed by Michael Thornhill; 15 actors are credited in all.
- Director Michael Thornhill
- Sigrid Thornton as Wendy
- Gary Waddell as Deadlegs
- Ray Marshall as Mr Sullivan
- Frankie J. Holden as Who else?
Also Starring in The FJ Holden
· 11 more- Harry Lawrence Security Guard
- Graham Rouse The Sgt (Cop)
- Maggie Kirkpatrick Betty Armstead
- Karlene Rogerson Cheryl
- Roy Corbett Kevin's Father
- Carl Stever Bob
- Paul Couzens Kevin
- Eva Dickinson Anne
- Beryl Marshall Kevin's mother
- Colin Yarwood Brian
- Vicki Arkley Robert Baxter
More from Michael Thornhill
More films directed by Michael Thornhill: The Everlasting Secret Family and The Journalist.
Cars in The FJ Holden
82 cars on screen, including the 1953 Holden Special FJ and the 1976 Chrysler Valiant.
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1953 Holden Special FJ Featured role -
1976 Chrysler Valiant Main role -
1963 Holden Panel Van EH Main role -
1967 Chrysler Valiant Important role
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The FJ Holden FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The FJ Holden, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The FJ Holden?
The FJ Holden runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was The FJ Holden released?
The FJ Holden was released on April 29, 1977.
Who directed The FJ Holden?
The FJ Holden was directed by Michael Thornhill.
More films by Michael Thornhill Who is in the cast of The FJ Holden?
The FJ Holden stars Sigrid Thornton as Wendy, Gary Waddell as Deadlegs and Ray Marshall as Mr Sullivan, among 15 credited actors.
Does The FJ Holden have a post-credit scene?
No. The FJ Holden has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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