Risk (2001)
It's the quiet ones you have to watch.
Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse.
Cast
- Tom Long - Ben Madigan
- Claudia Karvan - Louise Roncoli
- Bryan Brown - John Kriesky
- Jason Clarke - Chris
- Brian Meegan - Instructor
- Kim Knuckey - Detective Farrell
- Melissa Madden-Gray - Colleen
- Bob Baines - Grayson
- Sharin Contini - Mrs. Whelan
- Thomas Clunie - Mr. Whelan
Screenplay
- Keith Thompson (Script Editor)
- Tony Cavanaugh (Script Editor)
- Tracy Kidder (Story)
- Steve Wright
- April White
Themes
Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Capital Greed and Corporate Evil, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Consumerist Greed and Market-Driven Life
Keywords
australia, gambling, greed, cocaine, seduction, money, scam, theft, drugs, insurance, con
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Risk about?
- Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse.
- Who directed Risk?
- Risk was directed by Alan White.
- Who stars in Risk?
- Risk stars Tom Long, Claudia Karvan, Bryan Brown, Jason Clarke, Brian Meegan, Kim Knuckey.
- How long is Risk?
- Risk has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is Risk?
- Risk is a Thriller, Crime, Drama film.
- Where was Risk produced?
- Risk was produced in Australia.
- What are the themes of Risk?
- The themes of Risk include: Capitalism, Greed, and Excess, Drug Addiction and Downfall, Capital Greed and Corporate Evil, Escape from the Poverty Trap and Ambition, Consumerist Greed and Market-Driven Life.