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The Great Mint Swindle

  • TV Movie
  • 20122012
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
209
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The Great Mint Swindle (2012)
  • Biography
  • Crime
  • Drama
Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
209
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  • Director
    • Geoff Bennett
  • Writers
    • Paul Bennett
    • Reg Cribb
  • Stars
    • Grant Bowler
    • Todd Lasance
    • Josh Quong Tart
Top credits
  • Director
    • Geoff Bennett
  • Writers
    • Paul Bennett
    • Reg Cribb
  • Stars
    • Grant Bowler
    • Todd Lasance
    • Josh Quong Tart
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    • 3User reviews
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    Grant Bowler
    Grant Bowler
    • Ray Mickelberg
    Todd Lasance
    Todd Lasance
    • Peter Mickelberg
    Josh Quong Tart
    Josh Quong Tart
    • Brian Mickelberg
    Shane Bourne
    Shane Bourne
    • Don Hancock
    John Batchelor
    John Batchelor
    • Tony Lewandowski
    Maya Stange
    Maya Stange
    • Sheryl Mickelberg
    Caroline McKenzie
    • Peg Mickelberg
    Abby Earl
    Abby Earl
    • Diana
    • (as Abbey Earl)
    Talei Howell-Price
    • Fay Mickelberg
    Phil Bennett
    • Detective Slipper
    Adam Booth
    • Detective Burke
    Troy Coward
    • Eddie Jones
    Jenny Davis
    • Mrs. Lewandowski
    Rhoda Lopez
    • Alison Fan
    Andrew Hale
    • Malcolm McCusker
    Les Hill
    Les Hill
    • Lawyer
    Michael Muntz
    Michael Muntz
    • Crown Prosecutor
    Michael Loney
    • Judge
    • Director
      • Geoff Bennett
    • Writers
      • Paul Bennett
      • Reg Cribb
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The bank scene was filmed at Gloucester Park, East Perth WA across the road from the WACA. The location manager found the location by luck after the previous best choice of the WACA was rejected for appearing 'too modern'.
    • Goofs
      The Fremantle prison admission is wrong. Prisoners are actually first taken through "reception" where they change to prison greens, not straight into the prison block as seen in this movie.
    • Crazy credits
      During the initial part of the end credits, the real Peter and Ray Mickelberg are shown, commenting on their experiences.
    • Connections
      Remake of The Great Gold Swindle (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Stay Young
      Written By Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss

      Performed By INXS

    User reviews3

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    9/10
    Excellent
    Not sure how to start as i did know these brothers. Hard doing a review when you know more than the movie gives but here goes.~ Firstly, a thumbs down for channel nines review as you missed a big important part in your review which is ~ the story of 2 innocent men.?? Brian was also innocent and it should have been- the story of 3 innocent men.Brian was incarcerated also and was a highly experienced pilot with both helicopter and fixed wing aircraft.For such an experienced pilot to die in such a crash is ~??????? I found it quite hard to relate to the characters as i know the real characters but persevered with that and i did enjoy the whole movie and recommend it highly. Raymond was without doubt a great SAS soldier and served his country well. Also had a hobby smelting, and used a crucible to smelt -bronze-gold etc to make bronze -brass -gold sculptures and ornaments such as candlestick holders.The movie shows how easy it was to get the gold from the Perth mint. But the brothers were framed. If you haven't seen this movie, do it as it goes into the corruption of the legal system and how innocent people can do years and years in prison for something they did not commit. I highly recommend the book~ The Mickelberg stitch.
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    • nightingaleron
    • Mar 16, 2012

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    • Release date
      • March 11, 2012 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Channel 9 (Australia)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Великата измама
    • Filming locations
      • Sunset Hospital, Dalkeith, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Cordell Jigsaw Productions
      • Worldwide Production Services
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    • Budget
      • A$3,000,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 32 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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