Jon Cleary

História

 Famed Australian author who grew up in rough conditions in Sydney and begun writing during the second world war while stationed in North Africa. In his career he has written over 60 books, many of which have gone on to become movies, most notably "The Sundowners" and "High Road to China". In addition to this he worked extensivley in Hollywood during the 1960s and 70s. In 1972 he was awarded the Edgar Allen Poe award for "Peter's Pence". More recently he has focused on the Scobie Malone series of books, which tell the tales of a detective working in Sydney.

Filmes

Spearfield's Daughter
Teleplay
The daughter of a leading politician tries to carve out a career in the world of international journalism.
Spearfield's Daughter
Novel
The daughter of a leading politician tries to carve out a career in the world of international journalism.
Na Rota do Oriente
Novel
A biplane pilot is saddled with a spoiled industrialist's daughter on a search for her missing father through Asia that eventually involves them in a struggle against a Chinese warlord.
Scobie Malone
Novel
Sydney homicide detective Sergeant Scobie Malone (Jack Thompson) and his offsider (Shane Porteous) investigate the murder of Helga (Judy Morris), whose corpse is found in the basement of the Sydney Opera House.
Sidecar Racers
Writer
You're going to get us both killed with your grandstanding...! Two guys, one girl, and no brakes! Death defying daredevils burning up the track in thrill-a-minute action. Burning the track like its never been burned before!
Atentado ao Alto Comissário
Novel
Detective Scobie Malone accepts a mission to fly to London to arrest Sir James Quentin, a high-level commissioner wanted down under for murder. But when Malone arrives, he finds that the amiable Quentin is not only the key in groundbreaking peace negotiations, but also the target of an assassin himself.
The Green Helmet
Novel
After suffering a near fatal accident in his last race over the hill, top British race car driver Greg Rafferty, is about to call it quits when he gets a telegram from racing car tire manufacture Joseph Bartell. He wants Greg to test out his latest invention, a heat resistant car tire, in actual racing competition.
Peregrino da Esperança
Novel
No Outback Australiano, a família Carmody - Paddy, Ida e seu filho adolescente Sean - levam uma vida nômade, são tropeiros de ovelhas, sempre em movimento. Ida e Sean querem sossegar e comprar uma fazenda. Mas Paddy quer se manter em movimento. Um concurso de tosquia de ovelhas, o nascimento de uma criança, bebidas, jogos e um cavalo de corrida terão um papel na decisão final.
The Siege of Pinchgut
Screenplay
An escaped prisoner is trying to clear his name.