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Director:
John Curran
Writers:
Andrew McGahan (novel)
Andrew McGahan (screenplay)
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Release Date:
22 April 1999 (Australia) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Sex and drugs in BrisVegas! more
Plot:
An unfocused twentysomething (Peter Fenton) moves in with a former co-worker (Sacha Holder), who is... more | add synopsis
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Awards:
8 wins & 14 nominations more
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Recommend reading McGahan's novel, it's much better. more (16 total)

Cast

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Peter Fenton ... Gordon
Sacha Horler ... Cynthia
Marta Dusseldorp ... Rachel
Ray Bull ... Vass

Joel Edgerton ... Leo
Yvette Duncan ... Molly
Gregory Perkins ... Raymond
Loene Carmen ... Cathy
Skye Wansey ... Helen
Richard Green ... Dave
Lynette Curran ... Sexual Health Worker
Susan Prior ... Sophie
Paul Lum ... Darren
Fiona Mahl ... Darren's Girlfriend

Damon Herriman ... Skinhead
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Runtime:
Canada:98 min
Country:
Australia
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Eastmancolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby SR
Certification:
UK:18 | Australia:R | Hong Kong:III | New Zealand:R18
Company:
Emcee Films more

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Recommend reading McGahan's novel, it's much better., 8 September 2007
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Author: jonzot from Cairns, Australia

Loved the book, I've read it many times, but the movie did leave out much of the plot. The book was more sexually charged, less depressing with greater depth. Had some great dark comedic moments though probably greatly exaggerated from McGahan's own experiences.

I lived in Brisbane during the early 90's with my girlfriend at a boarding house in inner city Windsor. A few old alcoholics lived in the rooms above. We were poor uni students so the book takes me back to that time. I can relate to those wasted days of drugs, alcohol, sex and strange nights out in The Valley.

I'd say a lot of Andrew McGahan's novel would be autobiographical as he went to The University of Queensland though dropped out before finishing his Arts Degree. He probably worked at one of the local bottle shops like the RE, Regatta or the Cri, had a sex crazy girlfriend and drank a lot of alcohol and experimented with drugs as you do.

This is a coming of age story that I believe many could relate to from their youth. You must read the novel, it's great.

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