Grinner Posted 4January, 2018 Report Share Posted 4January, 2018 I watched this last night. Whilst the movie was mostly rubbish I could relate to Ronalds difficulty to obtain meaningful employment as a young fella and not being treated with respect. I was cleaning toilets for 12 months after school, had left home and didn't have a dime to my name in 1995. However I didn't steal an EJ, or a 930 (or anything) for that matter. Sadly the charismatic star, Jon Blake, was brain damaged in a car accident in 1986 and passed in 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8January, 2018 Report Share Posted 8January, 2018 On 05/01/2018 at 10:56 AM, Grinner said: I watched this last night. Whilst the movie was mostly rubbish Most movies are. They follow "tried and true" scripts which hark back to stories that have been retold since the dawn of time - but as with music , there is nothing new under the sun when you sit back and analyse it. But the movie is right up there with all the other Aussie Porsche movies Nothing wrong with lightweight entertainment. Not a patch on PFA though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 16February, 2018 Report Share Posted 16February, 2018 Hi Guys I am also interested in a copy, I had it on video but lost it. Daw the YouTube link, but would like a copy The Red Alfa GTV in the film - I still own that car SZP 712. Wish I had the Turbo I think some of it was filmed out the back of the Barossa also. Memories. scashin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 18February, 2018 Report Share Posted 18February, 2018 I bought my first Porsche from Chateau Moteur when they were filming that movie and if memory serves me correctly the car that went over the cliff was a mockup 930 based on a 911E. I think they used a real 930 for other shots but not sure (mainly the around town shots). I remember the lads at CM talking about it. It was 37 years ago so my memory ain't what it used to be 3legs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dreema Posted 2April, 2018 Report Share Posted 2April, 2018 I watched this film last week and have really enjoyed reading your posts. I have a copy...not original...but watchable. I was 12 when this came out, my brother's best mate drew this car and had it on his wall. This movie for some reason fell into my lap while I was trying to rediscover who I am and what I am about. (Longer and more tragic story than the film ?). Anyone want to show me how a 911 930 feels? Happy to swap film for a ride in one! Dreema Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 7August, 2018 Report Share Posted 7August, 2018 On 8/7/2017 at 12:12 PM, tdc911 said: The full movie is on youtube: @tdc911 any chance you can provide a link for where you found this movie - I would like to download it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdc911 Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 17 hours ago, Jason A said: @tdc911 any chance you can provide a link for where you found this movie - I would like to download it Sorry Jason I didn't upload the video, I just found it on youtube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 6 hours ago, tdc911 said: Sorry Jason I didn't upload the video, I just found it on youtube So how did you find it, I have searched with no luck. But I am pretty useless. Just interested as the Alfa GTV he sits in before taking the 930 - I own that car so the movie has a special place for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 On 8/7/2018 at 5:08 PM, Jason A said: @tdc911 any chance you can provide a link for where you found this movie - I would like to download it Here's the link to YouTube subscriber , so maybe ask them if they can help you https://www.youtube.com/user/RedfernNow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 Hi Lee thanks, your a champ. ? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 lol @ you tube comments "Thing's were really fkn boring in 1982 as you will notice by watching this film. Want to bore yourself to death? this films for you. No offence to the uploader or those who enjoyed this film, but I'd rather claw my eyeballs out with a razor rather than continue watching any further" I have the LP (vinyl) soundtrack and anything that Ian Moss has contributed to is worthwhile Aussie fodder LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 Oh ? I think it’s a bit of a time warp, I was just staring work in that time period. I think it’s kind of nice to reflect back on a simpler world / life. It’s a bit like the castle. Maybee it’s just because I am old. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 3 hours ago, Jason A said: Oh ? I think it’s a bit of a time warp, I was just staring work in that time period. I think it’s kind of nice to reflect back on a simpler world / life. It’s a bit like the castle. Maybee it’s just because I am old. Same here. I was looking forward to watching The Castle last night, but as usual I dozed off after a big day onsite and missed it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 11 hours ago, Jason A said: Oh ? I think it’s a bit of a time warp, I was just staring work in that time period. I think it’s kind of nice to reflect back on a simpler world / life. Each day began without the sky falling and overheating and the oceans blowing up and every negative else we are assaulted with each day now. Plus you could fix a car yourself if it broke down. Wait. You still can! If it's old, like us Lee Life's not so bad when you can holiday in the past for Free! firstone 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 Aaaah reflection - 1982 Drive in movies everywhere Petrol 30 cents / litre GTHO Falcon $10k GTS Monaro - most models $4-8K A9X Torana $6-8K Beacfront property - $80 - $150K Porsche was still out of reach, but something to aspire to and drool over. House on the beach or a 930 Turbo No kids, lawns to mow, you could drive onto the beach and take your esky out. You could sleep there and have a fire if you wanted. Those were the days ??? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 8August, 2018 Report Share Posted 8August, 2018 27 minutes ago, Jason A said: Those were the days ??? Ah well, these days there are better recliner chairs plus netflix so you can watch old medieval earls getting it on with their young blond wenches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason A Posted 9August, 2018 Report Share Posted 9August, 2018 Yes that’s me - a grumpy old man. The older I grow ether more I relate to the movie. Still don’t like fishing thought - ? LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazzieman Posted 9August, 2018 Report Share Posted 9August, 2018 4 hours ago, Jason A said: Yes that’s me - a grumpy old man. The older I grow ether more I relate to the movie. Still don’t like fishing thought - ? Blood sports are not for everyone! But Foxtel have a fishing channel to make life easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scashin Posted 19November, 2018 Report Share Posted 19November, 2018 After 2 years of ebay searching it finally pops up. But they want GT2 money for it 😐 https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/143019126327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tips Posted 19November, 2018 Report Share Posted 19November, 2018 Shane they probably used PFA as a pricing guide. I’m sure they took into account air cooled price bubble, and that it was a matching numbers low production AU delivered item. Might have got more if they put it on Sotheby’s 🙄😄😱 LeeM and scashin 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 19November, 2018 Report Share Posted 19November, 2018 Not sure if this is still current but you maybe able to rent/buy it here...... https://vimeo.com/ondemand/freedom1982 Here are some links to the making of the movie especially the pushing off the cliff scenes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCl7qVGdcTQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmsnSRoWdUo Notice in this there is a guard rail next to him but in a later shot there is a different location (no guard rail) Here's another link to where you could possibly rent or buy. Not sure. https://www.quickflix.com.au/Catalogue/Movies/Freedom/T46811?catalogueFunction=QuickSearch scashin 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scashin Posted 20November, 2018 Report Share Posted 20November, 2018 3legs good research! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarreraG50 Posted 6January, 2019 Report Share Posted 6January, 2019 FREEDOM has popped up on AMAZON PRIME, I subscribe for their other car shows (Drive, Jay Leno, The Grand Tour etc.) also noticed another 70's aussie film is on there "The FJ Holden" Maybe time to search for other 70's car shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeM Posted 6January, 2019 Report Share Posted 6January, 2019 4 minutes ago, CarreraG50 said: also noticed another 70's aussie film is on there "The FJ Holden" That has to be THE most boring movie I have ever watched Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3legs Posted 2May, 2020 Report Share Posted 2May, 2020 Just noticed that the Aussie movie Freedom is now available for free on Prime Video (although I think it has been mentioned before but no harm in reminding people again). Also they have a lot of great Aussie movies especially old ones and doco's. LeeM 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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