Australian Rules (2002)
The rules are never black and white.
16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.
Director: Paul Goldman
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 95 min
Release Date: August 29, 2002
Cast
- Nathan Phillips - Gary 'Blacky' Black
- Luke Carroll - Dumby Red
- Lisa Flanagan - Clarence
- Tom Budge - Pickles
- Simon Westaway - Bob Black
- Celia Ireland - Liz Black
- Kevin Harrington - Arks
- Harrison Gilbertson - Greggy
- Martin Vaughan - Darcy
- Tony Briggs - Pretty
Screenplay
- Phillip Gwynne (Screenplay)
- Paul Goldman (Screenplay)
- Phillip Gwynne (Novel)
Music: Mick Harvey
Cinematography: Mandy Walker
Editing: Stephen Evans
Production: Adelaide Festival of Arts, Australian Film Finance Corporation, SBS Independent, Showtime Australia, South Australian Film Corporation, Tidy Town Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book, abusive father, south australia, australian aboriginal, australian rules football, 2000s, rural life
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Australian Rules about?
- 16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebrations turn to violence when Gary's Aboriginal best friend, Dumby Red is denied the "Best and Fairest" medal because of the racism of local officials.
- Who directed Australian Rules?
- Australian Rules was directed by Paul Goldman.
- Who stars in Australian Rules?
- Australian Rules stars Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, Tom Budge, Simon Westaway, Celia Ireland.
- How long is Australian Rules?
- Australian Rules has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is Australian Rules?
- Australian Rules is a Drama film.
- Where was Australian Rules produced?
- Australian Rules was produced in Australia.