Scarfies (1999)
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- R
- 1h 34min
- Action, Comedy
- 05 Aug 1999 (New Zealand)
- Movie
Five kiwi flatmates find something growing in their basement much to their delight, but when the rightful owner comes knocking and finds that they have appropriated the goods things start to go awry.
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Awards:
- 6 wins.
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| Willa O'Neill | ... |
Emma
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| Neill Rea | ... |
Scott
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Ashleigh Seagar | ... |
Nicola
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| Taika Waititi | ... |
Alex
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| Charlie Bleakley | ... |
Graham
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| Jon Brazier | ... |
Kevin
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Mark Neilson | ... |
Gordy
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Mark Dudfield | ... |
The Yams
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Pat Soper | ... |
The Yams
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Dave Dudfield | ... |
The Yams
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| Andrew Munro | ... |
The Yams
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David Kilgour | ... |
The Clean
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Robert Scott | ... |
The Clean
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Robert Yeats | ... |
The Clean
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Thomas Bell | ... |
The Clean
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Andrew Strang | ... |
Drug Dealer #1
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Baz McGinn | ... |
Drug Dealer #2
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Jeff Wilson | ... |
Rugby Legend
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Keith Quinn | ... |
Rugby Commentator
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Geoff Bryan | ... |
Sideline Commentator
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Mark Henegan | ... |
Law Lecturer
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Des Wright | ... |
Elderly Neighbour
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Timothy Patrick | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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Christopher Summers | ... |
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Directed by
| Robert Sarkies | ||
Written by
| Duncan Sarkies | ... | (written by) & |
| Robert Sarkies | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Chris Brown | ... | executive producer |
| Lisa Chatfield | ... | producer |
| Trishia Downie | ... | line producer |
| Victor Glynn | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
| Chris Hampson | ... | executive producer |
| Richard Stewart | ... | executive producer (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
| Stephen Downes | ||
Editing by
| Annie Collins | ||
Casting By
| Rachel Bullock | ||
Production Design by
| Gaylene Barnes | ||
Art Direction by
| Ken Turner | ||
Set Decoration by
| Cara Patterson | ||
Costume Design by
| Amanda Neale | ||
Makeup Department
| Luisa Petch | ... | makeup assistant |
| Ruth Stoffels | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Rox Gajadhar | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Tracie Barrett | ... | additional assistant director |
| Jen Bell | ... | additional assistant director |
| Bonnie Chatfield | ... | additional assistant director |
| Graeme Chatfield | ... | additional assistant director |
| Lisa Marinkovich | ... | assistant director |
| Damon Martin | ... | assistant director |
| Axel Paton | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Paul Potiki | ... | storyboard artist |
Sound Department
| Aaron Davis | ... | boom operator |
| Chris Hiles | ... | sound recordist |
| Peter Mills | ... | sound effects editor |
| Dave Whitehead | ... | sound editor |
| Mark Williams | ... | sound trainee |
Special Effects by
| Mark Willis | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Mark Angelo | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Robbie Ford | ... | stunt double |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Kerry Brown | ... | still photographer |
| Giles Coburn | ... | best boy |
| Jamie Couper | ... | lighting trainee |
| Shay Dewey | ... | video operator |
| Ben Doudney | ... | clapper loader |
| Dave Dudfield | ... | grip volunteer |
| Ants Farrell | ... | gaffer |
| Baz McGinn | ... | assistant grip |
| Simon McKinney | ... | lighting assistant |
| Paul Murphy | ... | key grip |
| Ken Robertson | ... | still photographer |
| Rebecca Steele | ... | focus puller |
| Gerry Vasbenter | ... | camera operator |
Casting Department
| Adam Brookfield | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Ali McLeod | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Gerald Rillstone | ... | unit location manager |
Script and Continuity Department
| Katherine Fry | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Jamie Campbell | ... | electrical volunteer |
| Valerie Campbell | ... | production runner |
| Alex Cole-Baker | ... | production accountant |
| Savana Jones-Middleton | ... | production secretary |
| Mick Sinclair | ... | legals |
| Andy Wickens | ... | laboratory technician |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Becker Entertainment (2000) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Channel 5 Television (2003) (United Kingdom) (tv)
- Cinemax (2005) (Hungary) (tv)
- Entertainment Studios (2015) (United States)
- Eurozoom (France)
- Portman Entertainment Group (1999) (World-wide)
- United International Pictures (UIP) (2004) (World-wide) (DVD)
- Vendetta Films (1999) (New Zealand) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Five Otago University students ('Scarfies') decide to squat in an empty house. They discover a locked room that holds a hidden treasure - a large quantity of marijuana. What happens when the cash-strapped students decide to become amateur druglords for the week? And what exactly should they do about the owner of the crop? Written by Anonymous |
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| Taglines | a captive in your basement See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | NZD1,600,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The house is at 49 Brown St. in Dunedin. See more » |
| Goofs | The National Provincial Championship final is portrayed as to only be a few weeks after the start of the school year. The University of Otago school year actually begins in late February, while the NPC finals are held in late October - 8 months later. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Making of 'Scarfies' (2001). See more » |
| Quotes |
[first lines]
Scott: You come about the flat? [yes] Scott: I warn ya, this place is free for a reason. It's a shit hole. Still want to have a look? Emma: Yes. Scott: Okay. Guided tour... Hallway, dark, damp, rat-infested. Emma: Nice. [heads up the stairs] See more » |