Article: Fed: Beresford signs on to Long Tan film


AAP General News (Australia)
08-20-2006
Fed: Beresford signs on to Long Tan film

(EDS: Embargoed until 0001 AEST Sunday, August 20)



By Jonathon Moran, National Entertainment Writer

SYDNEY, Aug 20 AAP - Bruce Beresford has signed up to write and direct a big budget
Australian film based on the Vietnam war's Battle of Long Tan.

Long Tan, to be produced by Martin Walsh, will have a budget of up to $42 million,
depending on casting and production specifications.

Beresford is currently researching and writing the script with production likely to
begin early next year.

"All of the ingredients are there - a gripping true story, young and diverse characters
filled with hope and resolve ...

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