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Heaven's Burning (1997)
Director: Craig Lahiff
Cast: Russell Crowe, Youki Kudoh, Kenji Isomura, Ray Barrett
Runtime96 min
RatingR
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In Sydney, the newly married Midori is honeymooning with her husband, Yukio. She does not love him and fakes her own kidnapping to escape the marriage. Her lover is supposed to meet her, but fails to appear. She goes to a bank to get some cash, only to become a hostage in an unfolding robbery, until the getaway driver, Colin, saves her from his fellow robbers. They hit the road together, with the cops, her husband and the robbers in pursuit.
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Directed by Craig Lahiff, Heaven's Burning is a thrilling crime drama that blends action, suspense, and human drama. Featuring an acclaimed performance by Russell Crowe, the film takes viewers on a gripping road trip, as a kidnapped woman and her unlikely companion attempt to outrun the law and their pursuers. Fans of gritty, character-driven thrillers will find much to appreciate in this distinctive 1997 release.
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Heaven's Burning is a 1997 Australian crime film starring Russell Crowe and directed by Craig Lahiff. The film was released in Australia on 6 November 1997. It follows the adventures of an Australian getaway driver (Crowe) and a Japanese runaway bride on a road trip as they are pursued by both criminals and the police. This was Russell Crowe's last Australian film until 2014's The Water Diviner.
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