A 19 year old finds himself in debt to a local gangster when some gang loot disappears and sets him on the run from thugs. Meanwhile two street kids start a shopping spree when they find the missing money.
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| Heath Ledger | ... | Jimmy | |
| Bryan Brown | ... | Pando | |
| David Field | ... | Acko | |
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Tom Long | ... | Wally |
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Tony Forrow | ... | Eddie |
| Steven Vidler | ... | The Man (as Steve Vidler) | |
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Mathew Wilkinson | ... | Rocket |
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Mary Acres | ... | Mrs. Jones |
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Evan Sheaves | ... | Pete |
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Jarrah Darling | ... | Aaron |
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A 19 year old (Heath Ledger) finds himself in debt to a local gangster (Bryan Brown) when some gang loot disappears and sets him on the run from thugs. Meanwhile two street kids start a shopping spree when they find the missing money. Rose Byrne co-stars as a country girl with whom Ledger starts a romance on his trip. Written by John Sacksteder <jsackste@bellsouth.net>
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It seemed simple. Just deliver the cash. See more »Parents Guide:
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EnglishRelease Date:
29 July 1999 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
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Jimmy: What? What are you smiling about?
Alex: Did you think you could pay with bananas or something?
Jimmy: Well I don't know do I? I've never been on a plane before.
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Written by Warwick Scott (as Scott), Aya Larkin (as Larkin), Michael Sutherland (as Sutherland),
Dean Sutherland (as Sutherland) and Paul Searles (as Searles)
Performed by Skunkhour
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Acko and co (the "bad guys") drive a series of cars made by Ford, while Wozza, Craig and Deidre (the "good guys") drive cars made by Holden. In reality, Ford and Holden are traditional rivals in the car industry and motor racing scene in Australia. See more »Goofs
When Jimmy is catching the train home, Jimmy is riding in a Type K train used by City Rail (at the time) for Sydney suburban rail services, but when we cut outside to The Man watching Jimmy go, it shows a Type V train, used for NSW inter-urban services. See more »Quotes
Alex: LaughingJimmy: What? What are you smiling about?
Alex: Did you think you could pay with bananas or something?
Jimmy: Well I don't know do I? I've never been on a plane before.
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StadiumWritten by Warwick Scott (as Scott), Aya Larkin (as Larkin), Michael Sutherland (as Sutherland),
Dean Sutherland (as Sutherland) and Paul Searles (as Searles)
Performed by Skunkhour
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"Two Hands" is an entertaining, funny story about Australian lowlifes. The screenplay contrasts the world of fast money and deadly acts with the inexplicability of fate and circumstance. In a subtle way we are asked to ponder the concept that major events in our lives are sometimes generated without our being fully aware of the root causes. The forces of fate and circumstance take Jimmy, the main character, into situations that bring about the realization of his shallow dreams and, ultimately, an understanding of a more personally promising world.
The clueless Jimmy, portrayed with acumen by Heath Ledger, is a kid who grew up without opportunity. The high paying world of crime offers the greatest appeal to his blunted senses. The love and help of friends guides him to a higher plateau.
The film is well-directed and well-acted. The band of criminals teeter between likable and despicable, keeping us interested in their crazy antics all through the film.