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They're a Weird Mob

  • 19661966
  • 1h 52m
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They're a Weird Mob (1966)
AdventureComedyRomance
An Italian sports journalist arrives in Australia but finds no work. The only employment he can find is as a builder's labourer. At first, he cannot comprehend the culture, but eventually he... Read allAn Italian sports journalist arrives in Australia but finds no work. The only employment he can find is as a builder's labourer. At first, he cannot comprehend the culture, but eventually he finds mateship and romance.An Italian sports journalist arrives in Australia but finds no work. The only employment he can find is as a builder's labourer. At first, he cannot comprehend the culture, but eventually he finds mateship and romance.
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
1K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
38,062
4,915
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    • Director
      • Michael Powell
    • Writers
      • John O'Grady(novel)
      • Emeric Pressburger(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Walter Chiari
      • Claire Dunne
      • Chips Rafferty
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Michael Powell
    • Writers
      • John O'Grady(novel)
      • Emeric Pressburger(screenplay)
    • Stars
      • Walter Chiari
      • Claire Dunne
      • Chips Rafferty
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    • 24User reviews
    • 12Critic reviews
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    Walter Chiari
    Walter Chiari
    • Nino Culotta
    Claire Dunne
    • Kay Kelly
    Chips Rafferty
    Chips Rafferty
    • Harry Kelly
    Alida Chelli
    Alida Chelli
    • Giuliana
    Ed Devereaux
    Ed Devereaux
    • Joe Kennedy
    Slim DeGrey
    • Pat
    John Meillon
    John Meillon
    • Dennis
    Charles Little
    • Jimmy
    Anne Haddy
    • Barmaid
    Jack Allen
    • Fat Man in Bar
    Red Moore
    • Texture Man
    Ray Hartley
    • Newsboy
    Tony Bonner
    Tony Bonner
    • Lifesaver
    Alan Lander
    • Charlie
    Keith Peterson
    • Drunk Man on Ferry
    Muriel Steinbeck
    • Mrs. Kelly
    Gloria Dawn
    • Mrs. Chapman
    Jeanie Drynan
    Jeanie Drynan
    • Betty
    • Director
      • Michael Powell
    • Writers
      • John O'Grady(novel)
      • Emeric Pressburger(screenplay)
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    • Trivia
      "The House That Nino Built" was in Greenacre, a suburb of Sydney, Australia. Actors dug trenches, poured concrete, laid bricks, etc. The house was finished by George Wimpey & Co. Ltd. and then sold to raise funds for The Royal Life Saving Society. The stars footprints were set in concrete slabs in the pathway.
    • Quotes

      Pat: You look a bit la-di-da to me for this kind of game. Where do you come from?

      Nino Culotta: Italy.

      Pat: You don't look like an Eyetie to me. More like a Jerry.

      Nino Culotta: What is a Jerry please?

      Pat: A Hun. A German. Or something that goes under a bed. Eyeties are not much better.

      Nino Culotta: Do you know Italians?

      Pat: I do. I was a prisoner of war over there.

      Nino Culotta: Oh. You were captured by our soldiers in North Africa? Because my father was captain in North Africa.

      Pat: Captured by your mob? Don't give me the tom tits. You Eyeties couldn't catch a bloody grasshopper. No - Jerries got me mate coming out of Greece - sunk the destroyer I was on.

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      Words and Music by Rene Devereaux

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    8/10
    a movie about another time in Australia, immigration theme
    I recently watched the DVD of this movie. Way back in the sixties it was a big hit at a time when very few Australian movies were being made. I am delighted to say that the movie holds up remarkably well. It is now a charming curiosity of another time. The plot is by now well known but I wondered if I would cringe over the way Australians were portrayed. I need not have worried as the characters are warm and earthy. It was wonderful to see some of those fine actors of the past, most of whom have passed away. Chips Rafferty is superb in one of his last movies. The only character that does not work is the love interest Clare Dunne who has a very cold screen presence. She sounds like she is taking elocution lessons on screen. The most pleasant surprise is Walter Chiari as Nino. He is delightful. Chiari had a troubled career, especially in his Broadway misadventure in the flop musical "The gay time" opposite Barabara Cook. The musical however sounds wonderful now, perhaps it was ahead of its time. In this film Chiari is enchanting and dam cute too. The real joy for most Aussies is seeing a brief appearance by the undisputed king of Aussie television Graham Kennedy. Graham allows the script and director to send him up. There will sadly never be another Graham but hopefully there will be many more Australian movies as charming as this. It really was a pleasant surprise. Do see it.
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    • Sep 16, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • October 13, 1966 (Australia)
    • Countries of origin
      • Australia
      • United Kingdom
    • Official site
      • Umbrella Entertainment (Australia)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Italian
    • Also known as
      • ¡Qué gente más rara!
    • Filming locations
      • 128 Greenacre Road, Greenacre, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
    • Production company
      • Williamson/Powell
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    • Budget
      • A$600,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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