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Looking for Alibrandi (2000)

103 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Romance  -   4 May 2000 (Australia)
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A teenage Australian girl deals with the traumas of everyday life. These include her difficult relationship with her single mother... See full summary »

Director:

Kate Woods

Writers:

Melina Marchetta (novel), Melina Marchetta (screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Greta Scacchi ...
Anthony LaPaglia ...
Elena Cotta Elena Cotta ...
Katia Alibrandi
Kerry Walker Kerry Walker ...
Sister Louise (Nun)
Pia Miranda ...
Kick Gurry ...
Matthew Newton ...
Leanne Carlow Leanne Carlow ...
Sera Conti
Diane Viduka Diane Viduka ...
Anna Selicic
Leeanna Walsman ...
Michael Gallina Michael Gallina ...
Robert
Rosa DiMarte Rosa DiMarte ...
Patrizia
Domenico DiMarte Domenico DiMarte ...
Riccardo
Tyrone Lara Tyrone Lara ...
Anton Valavic
Geoff Morrell Geoff Morrell ...
Mr. Barton
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Storyline

A teenage Australian girl deals with the traumas of everyday life. These include her difficult relationship with her single mother, the unexpected return of her long-lost father, the disapproving nuns at her strict Catholic school, the acceptance of her schoolmates,and romantic dilemmas over two very different boys. Written by Phythian  

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Plot Keywords:

Single Mother | Broken Nose | Italian | Italian Australian | Love  | See more »

Taglines:

Sometimes what you're looking for is closer than you think...

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Australia

Language:

English | Italian

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Alibrandia etsimässä See more »

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

€11,406 (Italy) (14 July 2002) (10 Screens)

Gross:

AUD 8,300,000 (Australia) (2 August 2000)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Robyn Kershaw Productions See more »
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Did You Know?

Trivia

Senator Barton and his son John were named in reference to Australia's first prime minister, Edmund Barton. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: Josie's hair changes between Black and Auburn throughout the film. Particularly notable when she mistakes a student for John Barton at the train station. Her hair was colored, turns black and is then colored again in the next scene. See more »

Quotes

Christina Alibrandi: I wonder what I did to deserve you.
Josie Alibrandi: Would you like me to refresh your memory?
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Connections

References African Manhunt (1955) See more »

Soundtracks

"Supernova"
Written by Liz Phair
Performed by Magic Dirt See more »