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Bran Nue Dae (2009)

PG_13  88 min  -  Comedy | Drama | Musical   -  14 January 2010 (Australia)
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In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing... See full summary »

Director:

Rachel Perkins

Writers:

Reg Cribb (screenplay), Rachel Perkins (screenplay), and 8 more credits »
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Bran Nue Dae -- In the Summer of 1965 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home. Bran Nue Dae -- Clip: Aborigane Bran Nue Dae -- Trailer for Bran Nue Dae
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Rocky McKenzie Rocky McKenzie ...
Jessica Mauboy Jessica Mauboy ...
Ernie Dingo Ernie Dingo ...
'Missy' Higgins 'Missy' Higgins ...
Geoffrey Rush ...
Deborah Mailman Deborah Mailman ...
Tom Budge ...
Magda Szubanski ...
Ningali Lawford Ningali Lawford ...
Theresa (as Ningali Lawford-Wolf)
Stephen B'Aamba Albert Stephen B'Aamba Albert ...
Pastor Flakkon (as Stephen Baamba Albert)
Dan Sultan Dan Sultan ...
Josiah Page Josiah Page ...
Hunter Page-Lochard Hunter Page-Lochard ...
Peter (as Hunter Page)
Samson Page Samson Page ...
Dayle Garlett Dayle Garlett ...
Dorm Boy
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In the Summer of 1969 a young man is filled with the life of the idyllic old pearling port Broome - fishing, hanging out with his mates and his girl. However his mother returns him to the religious mission for further schooling. After being punished for an act of youthful rebellion, he runs away from the mission on a journey that ultimately leads him back home. Written by Anonymous  

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Going home never felt so good See more »

Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Musical

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for sexual content and drug use See all certifications »

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Brand New Day See more »

Box Office

Budget:

AUD 6,500,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$23,527 (USA) (12 September 2010) (16 Screens)

Gross:

$110,029 (USA) (4 October 2010)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Canada: (Toronto International Film Festival)  | Australia:  | USA:

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

Robin Williams was interested in playing Father Benedictus. See more »

Quotes

Uncle Tadpole: Who likes Rolf Harris?
Willie: I hate Rolf Harris!
Slippery: Who is Rolf Harris?
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Connections

Featured in "Maltin on Movies: The Romantics (#1.6)" (2010) See more »

Soundtracks

"God Save the Queen"
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