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Title: Looking for Alibrandi (2000)
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| Greta Scacchi | ... | Christina Alibrandi | |
| Anthony LaPaglia | ... | Michael Andretti | |
| Elena Cotta | ... | Katia Alibrandi | |
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Kerry Walker | ... | Sister Louise (Nun) |
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Pia Miranda | ... | Josie Alibrandi |
| Kick Gurry | ... | Jacob Coote | |
| Matthew Newton | ... | John Barton | |
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Leanne Carlow | ... | Sera Conti |
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Diane Viduka | ... | Anna Selicic |
| Leeanna Walsman | ... | Carly Bishop | |
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Michael Gallina | ... | Robert |
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Rosa DiMarte | ... | Patrizia |
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Domenico DiMarte | ... | Riccardo |
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Tyrone Lara | ... | Anton Valavic |
| Geoff Morrell | ... | Mr. Barton | |
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A teenage Australian girl deals with the traumas of everyday life. These include her difficult relationship with her single mother, the unexpected return of her long-lost father, the disapproving nuns at her strict Catholic school, the acceptance of her schoolmates,and romantic dilemmas over two very different boys. Written by Phythian
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Country:
AustraliaRelease Date:
4 May 2000 (Australia) See more »Also Known As:
Alibrandia etsimässä See more »Company Credits
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Jacob Coote: You ready?
Josie Alibrandi: Just let me check my bag for ID. I don't want to be named Jane Doe at the morgue.
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The novel "Looking for Alibrandi" is the most stolen book from Australian high school libraries. See more »Goofs
Josie's hair changes between Black and Auburn throughout the film. Particularly notable when she mistakes a student for John Barton at the train station. Her hair was colored, turns black and is then colored again in the next scene. See more »Quotes
[Before getting on a motorbike]Jacob Coote: You ready?
Josie Alibrandi: Just let me check my bag for ID. I don't want to be named Jane Doe at the morgue.
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Being only 16 i don't think that I am able to comment on the film's technical qualities or on it's relationship with the novel; I've never read it. What I can say is that Looking for Alibrandi is a wonderful movie. Australian's have finally made a truly excellent teen movie and we have beat the American's at their own game. This was a true breath of fresh air from the typical American high school movie filled with jocks, nerds and cheerleaders. For once the heroine does not win the boy by changing her hairstyle or clothes. Pia Miranda is increadible as Josie Alibrandi and plays her role almost flawlessly, she steals the entire show. Josie has the right mix of strength and vulnerability and shows herself to be a fantastic role model for young girls. Miranda is supported by an equally talented cast who all perform excellently. Kick Gurry (Jacob) and Matthew Newton (John) are outstanding in their roles, as are the entire Alibrandi/Andretti family. It also has to be said that the movie's handling of the issue of teen suicide was mature and eye-opening, thank-you for not lecturing us. Looking for Alibrandi is a story about life, love and finding yourself and it is a credit to all those involved in it.