The Rover (2014)
Fear the man with nothing left to lose.
Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.
Director: David Michôd
Genre: Crime, Drama
Runtime: 103 min
Release Date: June 4, 2014
Cast
- Guy Pearce - Eric
- Robert Pattinson - Rey
- Scoot McNairy - Henry
- David Field - Archie
- Susan Prior - Dorothy Peeples
- Anthony Hayes - Sgt. Rickofferson
- Tawanda Manyimo - Caleb
- Nash Edgerton - Town Soldier
- Gillian Jones - Grandma
- Richard Green - Storekeeper
Screenplay
- David Michôd (Story)
- Joel Edgerton (Story)
- David Michôd (Screenplay)
- Duncan Thompson (Script Consultant)
Music: Antony Partos
Cinematography: Natasha Braier
Editing: Peter Sciberras
Production: Porchlight Films, Screen Australia, Screen NSW, Blue-Tongue Films, Lava Bear Films, South Australian Film Corporation
Country: Australia
Language: 普通话, English
Budget: $12M
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Prison Riot and Anarchy
Keywords
australia, small town, sibling relationship, hostage, dystopia, motel, rifle, money, car accident, soldier, theft, dog, desert, military, neo-western
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Rover about?
- Ten years after a severe economic collapse in the western world, lawlessness reigns and life is cheap. Eric is a lone drifter, and his car is his only possession. When a gang steals it, Eric comes across the injured Rey, left behind by the car thieves. The pair form an unlikely and uneasy alliance.
- Who directed The Rover?
- The Rover was directed by David Michôd.
- Who stars in The Rover?
- The Rover stars Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson, Scoot McNairy, David Field, Susan Prior, Anthony Hayes.
- How long is The Rover?
- The Rover has a runtime of 1h 43m (103 minutes).
- What genre is The Rover?
- The Rover is a Crime, Drama film.
- What is the budget of The Rover?
- The Rover had a budget of $12M.
- How much did The Rover gross?
- The Rover grossed $3M worldwide.
- Where was The Rover produced?
- The Rover was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of The Rover?
- The themes of The Rover include: Uncontrollable Anger and Destruction, Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Human Trafficking Nightmare, Prison Riot and Anarchy.