Description
Cripes! Just what this country needs… A bloody good laugh!
A superb dramatisation of an Australian literature classic featuring a star-studded Australian cast.
The movie was made to honour Australia's centenary of film and cinema.
Legendary Opera singer Dame
Joan Sutherland is Mother Rudd,
Leo McKern (Travelling North, Rumpole of the Bailey) brings great gusto to Dad, and
Geoffrey Rush (Shine, Quills) stars as Dave in one of his earliest film-starring breaks after years on the stage- he won the Best Actor Oscar for his follow-up role in Shine.
The Stellar casts also includes
Noah Taylor,
Ray Barrett and
Barry Otto.
Eter Best's (We Of the Never Never) score earned him his third Best Original Score AFI Award. Nominated, AFI Best Actor (
Noah Taylor), Best Screenplay.
Extras include Theatrical trailer, Behind The Scenes, Interviews with Cast & crew, Press Kit.
Details
Released: Mon 8 May 2006
Catalogue Number: DAVID0802
Rating: 
Availabilty
Estimated despatch 14-20 days after ordering.