Cut Snake (2014)

An ex-convict is trying to make a new life for himself in a new city. But his new life is challenged when his foreboding and charismatic former cell mate arrives in town.

Director:

Tony Ayres

Writer:

Blake Ayshford (screenplay)

Stars:

Sullivan Stapleton, Alex Russell, Jessica De Gouw

13 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Sullivan Stapleton	...	Pommie
Alex Russell	...	Sparra Farrell
Jessica De Gouw	...	Paula
Megan Holloway	...	Yvonne
Kerry Walker	...	Mrs. Farrell
Robert Morgan	...	Duck
Paul Moder	...	Carl
Jim Russell	...	Neil
Catherine Larcey	...	May
Richard Anastasios	...	Wayne
Graham Jahne	...	Len
Syd Brisbane	...	Ben
Luke Elliot	...	Bruce
Brett Swain	...	Boss
Jack Daye	...	Nightclub Drag Artist

Storyline

Set in Melbourne in the mid-1970s, Cut Snake tells the story of Sparra Farrell (Alex Russell), an ex-convict who is trying to make a new life for himself in a new city. He has found honest work and even becomes engaged but the prospect of this new life is challenged when his foreboding and charismatic cell mate Pommie (Sullivan Stapleton) tracks him down upon his own release. Sparra finds himself enigmatically drawn back toward a world and a man that he was certain he had wanted to leave behind.

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Plot Keywords:

ex convict | drag queen | gay club | male male kiss | gay kiss | 

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Taglines:

You can hide from your past, but you can never escape it.

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Genres:

Thriller

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for violence, sexuality and language

Did You Know?

Trivia

Alex Russells father is a surgeon, who assisted on an operation on the real life person for whom Russell's character Sparra Farrell is based upon.

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Connections

Featured in Celebrating Australian Screen Culture (2020)

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Soundtracks

As Late As The Hour May Be
Written by Buddy Scott (as B. Scott) and Jimmy Radcliffe (as J. Radclitffe)
Performed by Jimmy Radcliffe
Licensed courtesy of Liscris Productions

User Reviews

Don't hide the twist

I saw this premier last night and their was discussion on not revealing the twist and I wont for the sake of this review but I think its a bad idea not to reveal the twist. I think it'll make more money by revealing it. If its left as surprise it comes across more as a reflection on the actors ability to quickly change character as opposed to steeping in from the beginning that these characters can and do exist in the way they are despite their difference. It also seems clunky then and without integrity to appear suddenly different to the point that after that twist is established the movie is finished and resolved. The cinematography was very good and it really did have great features. Once scene in the Chinese restaurant didn't quote cut it for me though. Still overall collaboratively it presented round and beautiful to watch.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kesik Yılan

Box Office

Gross USA:

$1,625

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$1,625

Company Credits

Production Co:

Matchbox Pictures, Retro Active Films, Tycho Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1