The Rooster (2024)
When the body of his oldest friend is found buried in a shallow grave, Dan, a small-town cop, seeks answers from a volatile hermit who was the last person to see his friend alive. As Dan gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own personal demons and he discovers that hope can be found in unlikely places.
Director: Mark Leonard Winter
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Runtime: 101 min
Release Date: February 22, 2024
Cast
- Phoenix Raei - Dan
- Hugo Weaving - The Hermit
- John Waters - Norris
- Rhys Mitchell - Steve
- Helen Thomson - Senior Sergeant Ryan
- Tom Stokes - Detective Grant
- Robert Menzies - Mr. Poulson
- Deidre Rubenstein - Mrs. Poulson
- Jane Montgomery Griffiths - Detective Logan
- Natasha Herbert - Netball Mum
Screenplay
- Mark Leonard Winter
- Joseph Nizeti (Script Editor)
- Claire Dobbin (Script Consultant)
- Miguel Machalski (Script Consultant)
Music: Stefan Gregory
Cinematography: Craig Barden
Editing: Cameron Ford
Production: Bonsai Films, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Thousand Mile, Clever Rabbit Productions, Don't Crow!, MIFF Premiere Fund
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rooster about?
- When the body of his oldest friend is found buried in a shallow grave, Dan, a small-town cop, seeks answers from a volatile hermit who was the last person to see his friend alive. As Dan gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own personal demons and he discovers that hope can be found in unlikely places.
- Who directed The Rooster?
- The Rooster was directed by Mark Leonard Winter.
- Who stars in The Rooster?
- The Rooster stars Phoenix Raei, Hugo Weaving, John Waters, Rhys Mitchell, Helen Thomson, Tom Stokes.
- How long is The Rooster?
- The Rooster has a runtime of 1h 41m (101 minutes).
- What genre is The Rooster?
- The Rooster is a Drama, Mystery film.
- Where was The Rooster produced?
- The Rooster was produced in Australia.