The Hard Word (2002)

Three fraternal bank robbers languishing in jail, discover a profitable (if not dodgy) way to spend their time. Crime can most certainly pay, if you "know wot I mean?" However when sex and ... See full summary »

Director:

Scott Roberts

Writer:

Scott Roberts

Stars:

Guy Pearce, Rachel Griffiths, Joel Edgerton

5 wins & 8 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Guy Pearce	...	Dale Twentyman
Rachel Griffiths	...	Carol Twentyman
Robert Taylor	...	Frank Malone
Joel Edgerton	...	Shane Twentyman
Damien Richardson	...	Mal Twentyman
Rhondda Findleton	...	Jane Moore
Kate Atkinson	...	Pamela
Vince Colosimo	...	Det. Mike Kelly
Paul Sonkkila	...	Det. Jack O'Riordan
Kim Gyngell	...	Paul
Dorian Nkono	...	Tarzan
Stephen Whittaker	...	Rawson
Torquil Neilson	...	Mick
Don Bridges	...	Doug
Doug Bowles	...	Bill

Storyline

Three fraternal bank robbers languishing in jail, discover a profitable (if not dodgy) way to spend their time. Crime can most certainly pay, if you "know wot I mean?" However when sex and greed rear-up between the good crims and the bad cops, the consequences are both bizarre and fatal.

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Plot Keywords:

sex | prison escape | shootout | thief | counsellor | 

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Taglines:

All It Takes Is A Little Persuasion

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Genres:

Action | Comedy | Crime | Drama | Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for strong violence, language, sexuality and brief drug use

Details

Official Sites:

Media Kit

Country:

Australia UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 June 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Blood and Guts

Filming Locations:

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$9,422 (USA) (13 June 2003)

Gross:

$422,688 (USA) (1 August 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Alibi Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC), Wildheart Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (Cinevex)

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

This film is considered an Ozploitation picture, an Australian exploitation movie.

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Quotes

Carol Twentyman: I thought you liked me being a tart.
Dale Twentyman: I like you being my tart.

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Crazy Credits

without whom ... Andrena Finlay

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Connections

Referenced in The Daily Show with Jon Stewart: Guy Pearce (2003)

User Reviews

Good for a "heist" film

This was a really enjoyable film. While it may not have had the most original script, it certainly shines when compared to other, much more lackluster, heist films. I enjoyed this from start to finish and did not find it as formulaic and predictable as many other films in the genre. It's sort of like an Australian version of the film "Confidence," only with better acting and more interesting characters. Guy Pearce throws himself into the role and does not waver.

Even when the focus is on another actor his presence commands the attention of the audience. Few actors are as skilled in stealing a scene without ever saying a word. The female characters are rather one dimensional, but it's a detail that's easily overlooked as they are not the central focus. Definitely worth a visit to the video store.