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The Combination (2009)

96 min  -  Drama   -  26 February 2009 (Australia)
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Set in the multi-racial suburbs of Sydney, Lebanese-Australian John is released from goal to find his younger brother Charlie caught in the very same world of crime that put him behind bars.

Director:

David Field

Writer:

George Basha
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Cast

Credited cast:
George Basha George Basha ...
John Morkos
Firass Dirani ...
Charlie
Doris Younane Doris Younane ...
Mary
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Rahel Abdulrahman ...
Mo
Clare Bowen ...
Sydney
John Brumpton John Brumpton ...
Mr. Roberts
Rashad Dehan Rashad Dehan ...
Tom
Michael Denkha Michael Denkha ...
Ibo
Adam Grossetti Adam Grossetti ...
Neighbour
Ali Haider Ali Haider ...
Zeus
Benjamin Barrymore Hanly Benjamin Barrymore Hanly ...
Police Officer
Johnny Lahoud ...
Issa
Guang Li Guang Li ...
Nipper
Tyrone Lindqvist Tyrone Lindqvist ...
Lesley
Tracey Lee Maxwell Tracey Lee Maxwell ...
Clubbing Girl
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Storyline

Set in the maligned western suburbs of Sydney, Lebanese-Australian John gets out of gaol to discover his younger brother Charlie is caught up with drugs, hookers and crime. Charlie oscillates between the streets and school. Daily clashes between Scott and Charlie's gang escalate. This feud spills into the streets in a territory and identity battle that turns bloody. The Combination dares to shed light on the racial tension that has often boiled over into incidents like the Cronulla riots. Suburban stereotypes are challenged when John falls for an Australian girl named Sydney. She presents an opportunity for a new start - yet with each step closer to her he is made painfully aware of the choice he will have to make - family or love. Written by The Filmmakers  

Plot Summary | Plot Synopsis

Plot Keywords:

Drug | Sydney Australia | Suburbia | Australia | Race Riot  | See more »

Taglines:

No Second Chance See more »

Genres:

Drama

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Official Sites:

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Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

See Thru Films See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Australia:

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color (HD) | Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

According to the Australian DVD sleeve notes, this movie "caused such a stir it was removed from some cinemas." See more »

Goofs

Continuity: John drives to Ibo's house to deal with him, and ends up WALKING back home without his car for no apparent reason. See more »