The Wog Boy (2000)

Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for employment, he finds himself on national television branded as ... See full summary »

Director:

Aleksi Vellis

Writers:

Chris Anastassiades, Nick Giannopoulos

Stars:

Nick Giannopoulos, Lucy Bell, Vince Colosimo

2 wins & 2 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Nick Giannopoulos	...	Steve Karamitsis / Mr. Karamitsis / Mrs. Karamitsis
Lucy Bell	...	Celia O'Brien
Vince Colosimo	...	Frank
Geraldine Turner	...	Raelene Beagle-Thorpe
Abi Tucker	...	Annie O'Brien
John Barresi	...	Domenic
Stephen Curry	...	Nathan
Costas Kilias	...	Tony the Yugoslav
Tony Nikolakopoulos	...	Theo
Vince D'Amico	...	Mario
Peter Hosking	...	Bazza
Lucy Taylor	...	Shazza
Trent Huen	...	Van
Hung Le	...	Tran
Vincent Gara	...	Young Steve

Storyline

Steve liked Celia from the moment they met. But following a clash with her boss, Raelene Beagle-Thorpe, Minister for employment, he finds himself on national television branded as Australia's biggest dole bludger. Now Steve has to prove to Celia, to himself, and to the whole country, that there's more to him than meets the eye. With a little help from his friends, he might just do it. As long as he can keep his best friend Frank away for Annie, Celia's little sister... and protect Frank's cousin Dom, from Tony, the insane local crime lord to whom Dom owes money... and prevent Theo, and enterprising neighbour, from throwing himself in front of a car to collect insurance. Mate there's just got to be an easier way to meet chicks.

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Plot Keywords:

friend | australia | pizza parlor | revenge | unemployment | 

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Taglines:

Every wog has his day.

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Genres:

Comedy

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Details

Official Sites:

Australian Film Finanance Corporation / G.O. Films / Film Victoria

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

24 February 2000 (Australia)

Also Known As:

The Wogboy

Filming Locations:

Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Company Credits

Production Co:

Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Third Costa, G.O. Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

92 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Cinevex)

Did You Know?

Connections

Followed by The Kings of Mykonos (2010)

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Soundtracks

"She's Got That Vibe"
Written by Barry Hankerson and Robert Kelly
Performed by Redzone

User Reviews

Great Aussie Tale

Interesting and funny shot at Australia, more of what we need.

I enjoyed this movie just like any Aussie movie with a tale told through sarcasm. I expected this movie to follow Nick's TV shows such as "Acropolis Now" but found that it was a shot at the Government and at Ethic Australia, better known as Mulitcultural Society.

Anyone who has grown up with people that have parents or grand parents from Europe will get the jokes and understand how funny this movie is. The Yugoslav murder of the English language is so true and very funny. The mix of Italians and Greeks gags about mixing up English saying is also hilarious.

I loved this movie as you can tell and still 6 years on as funny as ever. This movie was not made to be taken seriously it's about entertainment and taking you away from everyday life. I highly rate this movie if you enjoy a laugh.