The Interview (1998)

A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted.

Director:

Craig Monahan

Writers:

Craig Monahan, Gordon Davie

Stars:

Hugo Weaving, Tony Martin, Aaron Jeffery

9 wins & 13 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Hugo Weaving	...	Eddie Rodney Fleming
Tony Martin	...	Det. Sgt. John Steele
Aaron Jeffery	...	Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior
Paul Sonkkila	...	Det. Insp. Jackson
Michael Caton	...	Barry Walls
Peter McCauley	...	Det. Hudson
Glynis Angel	...	Det. Robran
Leverne McDonnell	...	Solicitor
Libby Stone	...	Mrs. Beecroft
Andrew Bayly	...	Const. Prowse
Doug Dew	...	Beecroft
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Pat Cavanaugh	...	Detective
Polly Crooke	...	Fingers
Robert Davis	...	Detective
Peta Doodson	...	Mrs Rogers

Storyline

At 5 o'clock in the morning, the police blasted their way into Eddie's apartment and took him to the police headquarters. He's sitting in an interrogation room opposite detective John Steele who frequently interrupts the interview letting Eddie sweat until he comes back. He's suspected of car theft and even murder. But he isn't the only one under pressure, the detective himself has people on his back with other agendas.

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Plot Keywords:

australia | suspense | independent film

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Taglines:

Two minds... one truth

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Genres:

Thriller | Crime | Drama

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 August 1998 (Australia)

Also Known As:

Das Interview

Filming Locations:

Channel 10 Studios, Nunawading, Victoria, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Pointblank Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior: [Looks down] Nice shoes. They Italian?
Eddie Rodney Fleming: No.
Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior: No? Where'd you get them then?
Eddie Rodney Fleming: David Jones.
Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior: David Jones?
[laughs]

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Crazy Credits

At the beginning of the New Yorker Video DVD, right before the main menu appears, a quote of Eddie Fleming fills the screen: "Just goes to show you how the mind works." At the very end, after the credits roll, a quote of Det. Steele fills the screen: "I don't know Mr. Fleming, how does the mind work?" But if you run the end credits a second time a different quote appears at the end, this time from Det. Prior: "It's about a fucking stolen fucking car you fucking fuckwit."

User Reviews

An Aussie Classic!

While the supporting cast is excellent, make no mistake: this is Hugo Weaving's film. He constantly keeps the audience guessing and easily changes his role from the victim to the villain by the tweaking of his facial features.

Hugo is starting to make waves in the international scene, and hopefully, if there's any justice he will a win similar success that Russell Crowe and Guy Pearce are enjoying. Roles in the Matrix (and now Lord Of The Rings) trilogy are winning him notice.

This film is recommended for those don't think any movie made in Australia (by Australians) can be worth watching. A very intelligent film that demands your attention and holds your intrigue until the very last shot.