Mad Bastards (2010)
Because Some Things Really Matter
TJ is a mad bastard, and his estranged 13‐year‐old son Bullet is on the fast track to becoming one, too. After being turned away from his mother’s house, TJ sets off across the country to the Kimberly region of northwestern Australia to make things right with his son. Grandpa Tex has lived a tough life, and now, as a local cop in the outback town of Five Rivers, he wants to change things for the men in his community. Cutting between three generations, Mad Bastards is a raw look at the journey to becoming a man and the personal transformation one must make. Developed with local Aboriginal communities and fueled by a local cast, Mad Bastards draws from the rich tradition of storytelling inherent in Indigenous life. Using music from legendary Broome musicians the Pigram Brothers, writer/director Brendan Fletcher poetically fuses the harsh realities of violence, healing, and family.
Cast
- Dean Daley-Jones - TJ
- Lucas Yeeda - Bullet
- Greg Tait - Texas
- Ngaire Pigram - Nella
- Douglas Macale - Uncle Black
- Kelton Pell - Mad Dog
- John Watson - Bush Camp Elder
Screenplay
- Brendan Fletcher (Screenplay)
Keywords
parent child relationship, domestic violence, outback, estranged family member, father son reunion
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Mad Bastards about?
- TJ is a mad bastard, and his estranged 13‐year‐old son Bullet is on the fast track to becoming one, too. After being turned away from his mother’s house, TJ sets off across the country to the Kimberly region of northwestern Australia to make things right with his son. Grandpa Tex has lived a tough life, and now, as a local cop in the outback town of Five Rivers, he wants to change things for the men in his community. Cutting between three generations, Mad Bastards is a raw look at the journey to becoming a man and the personal transformation one must make. Developed with local Aboriginal communities and fueled by a local cast, Mad Bastards draws from the rich tradition of storytelling inherent in Indigenous life. Using music from legendary Broome musicians the Pigram Brothers, writer/director Brendan Fletcher poetically fuses the harsh realities of violence, healing, and family.
- Who directed Mad Bastards?
- Mad Bastards was directed by Brendan Fletcher.
- Who stars in Mad Bastards?
- Mad Bastards stars Dean Daley-Jones, Lucas Yeeda, Greg Tait, Ngaire Pigram, Douglas Macale, Kelton Pell.
- How long is Mad Bastards?
- Mad Bastards has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
- What genre is Mad Bastards?
- Mad Bastards is a Drama film.