Introducing the Aussies

Re the “Muriel’s Wedding” story (“A Great Reception,” by Kathleen Craughwell, April 5): It’s interesting to note a couple of other Aussie films that introduced American audiences to Australian actors now working in U.S. films.

“The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” (1994) was something of a cult hit over here and co-starred Guy Pearce (“L.A. Confidential”) and Hugo Weaving (“The Matrix”), not to mention re-jump-starting Brit Terence Stamp’s career. Also of note is 1992’s “Proof,” which starred Hugo Weaving and, in a supporting role, Russell Crowe.

KATHRYN BAKER

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