Australian director Burstall dies

Australian movie director Tim Burstall died today at the age of 76 after suffering a stroke, his son said in Melbourne.

Mon, 19 Apr, 2004 - 18:47

Australian movie director Tim Burstall died today at the age of 76 after suffering a stroke, his son said in Melbourne.

One of the pioneers of Australia’s film industry, Burstall’s 50-year directing career saw him make movies such as Stork, Alvin Purple, Mrs. Fraser and Attack Force Z starring Mel Gibson and Sam Neill.

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