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Backsliding

  • 1992
  • 1h 28m
IMDb RATING
4.9/10
114
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Backsliding (1992)
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While in prison, Jack had two momentous experiences: he got religion, and met the woman who would become his wife. He and Alison are devoted to the idea of staying in God's good graces, so t... Read allWhile in prison, Jack had two momentous experiences: he got religion, and met the woman who would become his wife. He and Alison are devoted to the idea of staying in God's good graces, so they have moved to a remote power station in central Australia, far from anything. Into thi... Read allWhile in prison, Jack had two momentous experiences: he got religion, and met the woman who would become his wife. He and Alison are devoted to the idea of staying in God's good graces, so they have moved to a remote power station in central Australia, far from anything. Into this possibly idyllic arrangement comes a rootless young man who the power company has hired ... Read all

  • Director
    • Simon Target
  • Writers
    • Simon Target
    • Ross Wilson
  • Stars
    • Tim Roth
    • Jim Holt
    • Odile Le Clezio
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.9/10
    114
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Simon Target
    • Writers
      • Simon Target
      • Ross Wilson
    • Stars
      • Tim Roth
      • Jim Holt
      • Odile Le Clezio
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    Tim Roth
    Tim Roth
    • Tom Whitton
    Jim Holt
    • Jack Tyson
    Odile Le Clezio
    • Alison Tyson
    Ross McGregor
    • The Pastor
    Michelle Fillery
    • Jerry
    Patrick Duggan
    • Policeman #1
    Jim Morlock
    • Policeman #2
    Adrian Shirley
    • Radio Officer #1
    Brian Knott
    • Radio Officer #2
    Ernest Ellison
    • Radio Officer #3
    Erik Procko
    • Boy
    Penny McCraith
    • AirTraffic Controller
    Lee Bioloas
    • Preacher on Tape
    John Bonney
    • Weather Announcer
    Goatee
    • Lilith
    • Director
      • Simon Target
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      • Simon Target
      • Ross Wilson
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    jackieb

    Little seen australian film, with a wannabee exploitation feel to it

    This little seen Australian film was one of the first efforts by extraordinary actor , Tim Roth. Whilst the movie itself is cheaply and inexpensively done, (and the plot and script had little or no value,) Tim Roth proves that he can turn even the worst movie around by his performance. The movie itself a 'twisted' story of a married couple living in the middle of nowhere on a gas line range, bring an extra employee into there home, and where they work. Soon the husband, Jack begins to 'Backslide' and the rest, well it sorta takes on a cheap slasher-esque fell to it, although 'backsliding' from christianity is an odd choice for a storyline. Although the high point of the film is Tim Roth, and a goat, trapped in a box. In all this film is a rare treat for Tim Roth fans, and Australian exploitation films.

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      Tom Whitton: I don't believe in this born-again shit, lady! You can't just start your life over whenever you want!

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    • Release date
      • March 5, 1992 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Szatan wzywa
    • Filming locations
      • Coast, South Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Charles and Simon Target Productions
      • Channel Four Films
      • ITEL
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    • Budget
      • A$2,300,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 28 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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