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Children of the Revolution (1996)

R 101 min  -  Comedy | Drama  -   30 April 1997 (USA)
6.0
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Ratings: 6.0/10 from 1,709 users   Metascore: 76/100 
Reviews: 26 user | 23 critic | 18 from Metacritic.com

Few knew that Stalin spent his last night in the arms of a young Australian woman. Few still knew that their "love-child" brought Australia to the brink of civil war. Until now ...

Director:

Peter Duncan

Writer:

Peter Duncan
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Judy Davis ...
Joan
Sam Neill ...
Nine
F. Murray Abraham ...
Richard Roxburgh ...
Joe
Rachel Griffiths ...
Anna
Geoffrey Rush ...
Welch
Russell Kiefel Russell Kiefel ...
Barry Rogers
John Gaden John Gaden ...
Prof. C.W. 'Wilf' Wilke
Ben McIvor Ben McIvor ...
Joe - 8 Years (as Ben McIver)
Marshall Napier ...
Ken Radley Ken Radley ...
Fiona Press Fiona Press ...
Mavis Craig
Alex Menglet Alex Menglet ...
Yuri Nikolayev
Rowan Woods Rowan Woods ...
Col Slansky
Barry Langrishe ...
Ted
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Storyline

Few knew that Stalin spent his last night in the arms of a young Australian woman. Few still knew that their "love-child" brought Australia to the brink of civil war. Until now ... Written by Anonymous  

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Plot Keywords:

Australia | Australian Army | Referendum | Proletarian | Dancing  | See more »

Taglines:

A red comedy about the ultimate party animals. See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for some strong sexuality and language See all certifications »
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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

A forradalom gyermekei See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$35,227 (USA) (4 May 1997) (6 Screens)

Gross:

$830,608 (USA) (6 July 1997)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color (Eastmancolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1
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Goofs

Continuity: A newspaper refers to the "LEA" several scenes before Young Joe forms this organization. See more »

Quotes

Police: [Joe trying to get himself arrested] Well, if it isn't public enemy number one? Have you been robbing banks again?
[Joe nods eagerly]
Police: Very naughty, hold out your hands.
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Connections

References Frankenstein (1931) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Get a Kick Out of You"
Written by Cole Porter
© Harms, Inc.
Performed by F. Murray Abraham (uncredited), Paul Livingston (uncredited), Steve Abbott (uncredited) and Dennis Watkins (uncredited) See more »