Directing

Michael Pattinson

Born

1957-01-01 (69)

Place of birth

Melbourne, Australia

Known for

Directing

Credits

12 titles

Michael Pattinson is an Australian film director. He has directed over 40 films and television shows since 1980.

Known for

Behind the camera

The Limbic Region poster
5.8

Original and unpredictable thriller about a seasoned cop determined to bring down San Francisco's most notorious serial killer in the turbulent 1960's. Stars Edward James Olmos, George Dzundza, Roger R. Cross.

The Limbic Region

1996

Ground Zero poster
6.8

A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginal people to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.

Ground Zero

1987

Ground Zero poster
6.8

A second generation cameraman in Australia finds evidence that his father had filmed a nuclear test that allowed aboriginal people to be exposed to and killed by radiation. He begins a search for a secret that if true, his government has already killed people to keep quiet.

Ground Zero

1987

Wendy Cracked a Walnut poster
4.6

An Australian salesman's bored wife escapes in a fantasy world with her dream lover.

Wendy Cracked a Walnut

1990

Virtual Nightmare poster
7.1

Advertising executive Dale Hunter (Michael Muheny) works at the agency Arora. But after a car accident, his life changed abruptly. He has nightmares at night and by day he suffers from hallucinations. The world looks like from a computer. Numbers and names adhere to the objects. A doctor can not help him and the hallucinations are getting worse. Librarian Wendy seems to be the only person he can trust. Together they try to find out the truth.

Virtual Nightmare

2000

The Last Bullet poster
4.2

Set during WWII, an Australian and Japanese soldier play a deadly game of Cat and mouse in a South Pacific Jungle.

The Last Bullet

1995

One Crazy Night poster
5.0

Five teens get stuck in the basement in an attempt to see the Beatles in a local hotel.

One Crazy Night

1992

One Crazy Night poster
5.0

Five teens get stuck in the basement in an attempt to see the Beatles in a local hotel.

One Crazy Night

1992

Moving Out poster
9.0

Coming-of-age story about an Italian-Australian teenager making his way in the world.

Moving Out

1983

Moving Out poster
9.0

Coming-of-age story about an Italian-Australian teenager making his way in the world.

Moving Out

1983

Street Hero poster
8.1

Vinnie is a teenage boy who is an outcast at school, alienating teachers and students alike. He is a local courier for the local Mafia boss. He lives in welfare housing with his mother (Peta Toppano), a young brother and sister, and his Mum's lover who he can't stand. Vinnie takes out his aggression with the world practicing boxing at the local gym. He is haunted by images of his father (when just a boy he witnessed his father's murder) and his father's boxing career. His music teacher (Sandy Gore) encourages him to get involved as a drummer with the school band, and his girlfriend Gloria (Sigrid Thornton) and others influence him to stay away from the Mafia.

Street Hero

1984

Winners: Just Friends poster
5.5

Just Friends - A classic Australian children's telemovie about growing up, peer pressure, friendship and family. When Susan Foster moves to a new suburb she has difficulty fitting in. Susan's home life is uncomfortable with an unemployed father, a distant mother and an unexpectedly pregnant big sister. Susan seeks refuge at the local Roller Skate rink where she meets Buzz, the brash young gang leader and the best skater in town. Susan becomes part of Buzz's gang but is soon confronted with his selfish behaviour and cruel treatment of his friends. Susan must decide which is more important to her - fitting in or being fair. Just Friends is part of the Winners series of television programs created by the Australian Children's Television Foundation.

Winners: Just Friends

1985