A scientist & inventor in 1907, Dr Plonk, predicts that the world will end in 101 years, unless something is done about it. A comedy in the Charlie Chaplin / Buster Keaton tradition.
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Awards:
- 1 win & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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Nigel Martin | ... |
Dr. Plonk
(as Nigel Lunghi)
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| Paul Blackwell | ... |
Paulus
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| Magda Szubanski | ... |
Mrs. Plonk
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Wayne Anthoney | ... |
Prime Minister Stalk
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Phoebe Paterson de Heer | ... |
Maltreated Maid
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| Bogdan Koca | ... |
Knock-Down Policeman
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Quentin Kenihan | ... |
Man on Trolley
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Sam Brooks | ... |
Chauffeur & Busking Clown
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Celine O'Leary | ... |
Park Bench Woman
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| Jo Kennedy | ... |
Park Bench Woman
(as Joey Kennedy)
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Joanna McGovern | ... |
Park Bench Woman
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Jeff Lang | ... |
Irascible Old Man / City Policeman
(as Jeff Scott)
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Joshua Jaeger | ... |
Botanic Gardens Policeman
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Pip Schapel | ... |
Hippy Girl
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Chris Farrant | ... |
Dog Walker
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Ian Beaton | ... |
Advisor
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Peter Rodgers | ... |
Advisor
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Philip Elms | ... |
Advisor
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Valdis Andersons | ... |
Advisor
(as Valdis Anderson)
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Bryce Menzies | ... |
Knock-Down Lawyer
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David Jobling | ... |
Drunk Pedestrian
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Evette Cabot | ... |
Salvation Army Woman
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Shane McNeil | ... |
Stretcher Bearer
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Ian James Colmer | ... |
Stretcher Bearer
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Peter Colbey | ... |
Mounted Policeman
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Phillip Blyzno | ... |
Mounted Policeman
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| Pete Monaghan | ... |
Kissing Man
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Georgia Richmond | ... |
Kissing Woman
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Murray Billett | ... |
Conductor
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Craig Dunstan | ... |
Train Driver
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Ian Johnston | ... |
Train Driver
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Richard Birrinbirrin | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Bobby Bunungurr | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Billy Black | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Jason Dixon | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Michael Dawu | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Jamie Gulpilil | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Steven Wilinydjanu Maliburr | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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John Djoma | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Mark Muruwirri | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Gerald Rankin | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Alberto Daymirringu | ... |
10,000 Years Ago Cast
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Simon Yates | ... |
Wanted Poster Policeman
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Jo-Ann Lancaster | ... |
Wanted Poster Policewoman
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Dan Aubin | ... |
Car Factory Guard
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Ruben de Waal | ... |
Car Factory Guard
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Mike Rann | ... |
Prime Minister Short
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Christopher Corin | ... |
TV Shop Proprietor
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| Grant Page | ... |
Painter
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Nils Erik Nielsen | ... |
SeniorWarehouse Policeman
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Perry Brook | ... |
Parliament House Guard
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Anthony McAulay | ... |
Prime Minister Guard
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Paul Duif | ... |
Prime Minister Guard
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Matthew Ween | ... |
City Policeman
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Ben Princi | ... |
City Policeman
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Sonya Humphrey | ... |
City Policewoman
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Phillip Petrizza | ... |
Warehouse Absailing Policeman
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| Klayton Stainer | ... |
Extra - Family Member
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Directed by
| Rolf de Heer | ||
Written by
| Rolf de Heer | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| Rolf de Heer | ... | producer |
| Bryce Menzies | ... | executive producer |
| Sue Murray | ... | executive producer |
| Nils Erik Nielsen | ... | associate producer |
| Domenico Procacci | ... | executive producer |
| Julie Ryan | ... | producer |
Music by
| Graham Tardif | ||
Cinematography by
| Judd Overton | ... | director of photography |
Editing by
| Tania Nehme | ||
Editorial Department
| Leonard Coster | ... | digital intermediate |
| Justin McDonald | ... | colorist: dailies |
Production Design by
| Beverley Freeman | ||
Art Direction by
| Beverley Freeman | ||
Set Decoration by
| Phillip 'Sunday' Hopkins | ||
Costume Design by
| Beverley Freeman | ||
Makeup Department
| Beverley Freeman | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Kate Croser | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Natasha Phillips | ... | additional assistant director |
| David Wolfe-Barry | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Nathan Christoffel | ... | assistant art director |
| Joshua Jaeger | ... | art department assistant |
| Obie O'Brien | ... | set dresser |
| Dennis Presello | ... | key props |
| Tuesday Stone | ... | art department assistant |
Sound Department
| James Currie | ... | sound |
| Bruce Emery | ... | dolby consultant |
| Rory McGregor | ... | re-recording mixer |
Special Effects by
| Jon Armstrong | ... | special effects supervisor |
| Sean Lahiff | ... | pyrotechnic effects assistant |
| Dennis Presello | ... | special effects |
| Shannon Crotty | ... | special effects assistant (uncredited) |
Visual Effects by
| Jon Armstrong | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Grant Page | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Sian Bates | ... | clapper loader |
| Nick Berry-Smith | ... | clapper loader (as Nick Berrysmith) |
| Cara Hurley | ... | clapper loader |
| Nima Nabili Rad | ... | clapper loader |
Location Management
| Simon Herden | ... | location security |
Music Department
| Matt Amy | ... | music copyist |
| Hope Csuotoros | ... | musician: violin |
| Judy Gunson | ... | musician: piano accordion |
| Mark Kraus | ... | music coordinator |
| Jo To | ... | musician: double bass |
| Sam White | ... | musician: piano |
Additional Crew
| Michael Clarkin | ... | production assistant |
| Cathy Gallagher | ... | unit publicist |
| Bettina Hamilton | ... | production secretary |
| Kasiani Koutris | ... | production assistant (as Kay Kourtris) |
| Mark Kraus | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Fandango (2007) (World-wide) (theatrical)
- Palace Films (2007) (Australia) (theatrical)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Adelaide Film Festival (financing)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (financing)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (funding)
- Film Finances (completion guarantor)
- Hendon Studios (studio)
- The South Australian Film Corporation (financing)
- The South Australian Film Corporation (funding)
- The South Australian Film Corporation (production facilities)
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| Taglines | A comedy about the end of the world See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film was born when director Rolf de Heer opened his office refrigerator door and saw 20,000 feet of unexposed film stock. This is when the idea came to him to make a silent film and he knew then what his team were going to do next. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Making 'Dr Plonk' (2008). See more » |