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

12 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

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Australia

Language:

English

Release Date:

January 2015 (USA)

Also Known As:

Kesik Yilan

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$55, 16 October 2015, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$1,625, 15 November 2015

Company Credits

Production Co:

Matchbox Pictures,Retro Active Films,Tycho Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

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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Soundtracks

Una Furtiva Lagrima
Written by Gaetano Donizetti (as Donizetti)
Performed by Tito Beltrán, Robin Stapleton and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra

User Reviews

Crime and characters explored in 1970's Australia.

Cut Snake is the latest feature from Australian director Tony Ayers. I enjoyed his 2002 feature 'Walking on Water', and thought he was one to watch. Weaving between single dramas, mini series and feature films, Tony's latest Cut Snake is of interest for his name, and secondly for that of leading man Sullivan Stapleton. An actor on the rise, Sullivan has also been carving out a name for himself across different mediums, and he makes the most of his leading status, piercing the lens with his brooding frame and affect. It is at times a bold and shocking performance; one that elevates him, rightfully to leading status in this country. Alex Russell and Jessica De Gouw were both discoveries for me, and the former emerges with the more fleshed out and compelling character. It is beautifully designed and directed and an interesting interplay of genres and characterizations.