Tim Burstall

Timothy Burstall AM was an English Australian film director, writer and producer, best known for hit Australian movie Alvin Purple and its sequel Alvin Rides Again. Burstall's films featured early appearances by many legendary Australian actors including Jack Thompson, Bruce Spence, Jacki Weaver, Alvin star Graeme Blundell, John Waters and Judy Davis. Speaking just after Burstall's death, David Williamson said that Burstall "couldn't stomach" Australia's lack of a film industry.