Backstage

Running 1h 34m and made in Australia, Backstage (1988) is a film in the 123movies catalog. The cast includes Laura Branigan and Michael Aitkens; Jonathan Hardy directs. 2 votes put it at 8/10. The plot centred on American pop singer Kate Lawrence (Branigan) wanting to embark on a career as an actress. The only job she can find is playing the lead role in an Australian theatre production of The Green Year Passes. The hiring of an American causes conflict with her Australian cast and crew, and the chagrin of theatre critic Robert Landau with whom she has an affair.