Ghosts... of the Civil Dead (1988)
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- 1h 33min
- Crime, Drama
- 01 Jun 1989 (Australia)
- Movie
Prison gangs clash in a high-tech security jail where there are no rules.
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Awards:
- 2 wins & 8 nominations.
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Cast verified as complete
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Wenzil
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Mike Bishop | ... |
David Yale
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Chris DeRose | ... |
Grezner
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Kevin Mackey | ... |
Glover
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Dave Mason | ... |
Lilly
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Maynard
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| Bogdan Koca | ... |
Waychek
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Freddo Dirk | ... |
Robbins
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| Vincent Gil | ... |
Ruben
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M.E. Duncan | ... |
Junkie 1
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Nick Seferi | ... |
Junkie 2
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Tony Clark | ... |
Simone
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Yilmaz Tuhan | ... |
Food King
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Ian Mortimer | ... |
Jack
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Mick King | ... |
Edwin Neal
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Angelo Papadopoulos | ... |
John Bird
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Zlatko Kasumovic | ... |
Polly Borland
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Mick Manzaris | ... |
Brucey Borland
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Robert Scrivano | ... |
Quarnstrom
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Gary Francis | ... |
Flecker
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Rob Fox | ... |
Hobday
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Robin Dene | ... |
Coyne
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| John Flaus | ... |
Armstrong
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Steve Shears | ... |
Painter
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Colin Mitchell | ... |
Jackson
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George Bidlo | ... |
Riddle
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Brett Collins | ... |
Collins
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Simon Gratton | ... |
Grudge
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Peter Lawless | ... |
Lawless
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Louis Trifunovic | ... |
Bairnes
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Tony Redford | ... |
Posner
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Ed McShortall | ... |
Mayes
(as Eddy McShortall)
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Peter Black | ... |
Maclaren
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Howard Bell | ... |
Mayer
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Robert Willis | ... |
Seymour
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Paul Galwey | ... |
Charlie
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Steve Hardman | ... |
Hardman
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Mark Clarke | ... |
Young
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Trevor Templeton | ... |
The Cop
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Michele Babbitt | ... |
Diane Bite News at 6
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Bill Stacey | ... |
SORT Leader
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Simon During | ... |
Foucault Authority
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Rusty Chilcott | ... |
Extra (uncredited)
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| Mick Harvey | ... |
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Directed by
| John Hillcoat | ||
Written by
| Gene Conkie | ... | (written by) & |
| John Hillcoat | ... | (written by) & |
| Evan English | ... | (written by) & |
| Nick Cave | ... | (written by) & |
| Hugo Race | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Evan English | ... | producer |
| Mike Hopkins | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Blixa Bargeld | ||
| Nick Cave | ||
| Mick Harvey | ||
Cinematography by
| Paul Goldman | ||
| Graeme Wood | ... | director of photography (as Graham Wood) |
Editing by
| Stewart Young | ||
Editorial Department
| Bruce Braun | ... | lab liaison |
| Melinda Dundas | ... | post production assistant |
| Rob Howard | ... | editor: video |
| Rosemary Jones | ... | assistant editor |
Production Design by
| Chris Kennedy | ||
Costume Design by
| Karen Everett | ||
Makeup Department
| Nik Dorning | ... | prosthetic supplier |
| George Huxley | ... | hair stylist |
| Vivienne MacGillicuddy | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Denise Patience | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Phil Jones | ... | first assistant director |
| Lucy Maclaren | ... | second assistant director (as Lucy McLaren) |
| Nicole Vuillermin | ... | third assistant director |
Art Department
| Shane Aumont | ... | set design and construction |
| Peter Foeden Jnr | ... | art department runner |
| Victoria Hobday | ... | assistant art director |
| Rob Howard | ... | titles |
| MacGregor Knox | ... | set design and construction |
| Hugh Marchant | ... | set dresser |
| Anton Sepitka | ... | scenic artist |
| Dean Sullivan | ... | stand-by props |
Sound Department
| Peter Clancy | ... | sound editor |
| Dean Gawen | ... | sound designer |
| Sue Lamshed | ... | sound editor |
| Bronwyn Murphy | ... | sound recordist |
| Roger Savage | ... | sound mixer |
| Stephen Vaughan | ... | boom operator (as Steve Vaughan) |
| Rex Watts | ... | sound editor |
| Eugene Wilson | ... | sound transfers |
Stunts
| Bill Stacey | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Mick Bell | ... | grip |
| Ian Benallack | ... | crane operator |
| Polly Borland | ... | still photographer |
| Evan English | ... | additional photographer: second unit / additional photography |
| Sonia Leber | ... | clapper loader |
| Steve Macdonald | ... | camera assistant |
| Michael Madigan | ... | grip |
| Andrew Marron | ... | best boy |
| Peter Milne | ... | still photographer |
| Jennifer Mitchell | ... | still photographer (as Jenny Mitchell) |
| Peter Scott | ... | second unit gaffer |
| Rory Timoney | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Polly Borland | ... | casting |
| Steve Hardman | ... | casting |
| John Lawrance | ... | casting |
| Andrea Stone | ... | casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Beverley Jasper | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
Music Department
| Anita Lane | ... | music theme vocalist |
Script and Continuity Department
| Tara Ferrier | ... | continuity |
| John Flaus | ... | script consultant |
Additional Crew
| Mick Bell | ... | production coordinator |
| Carmella Byrne | ... | production secretary |
| Jenny Davies | ... | production accountant |
| Rob Howard | ... | titles |
| Christopher Thompson | ... | production runner (as Chris Thompson) |
| Ian Watson | ... | rehearsal director |
Thanks
| Mick Duncan | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Mick Geyer | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Tim Isaacson | ... | the producers wish to thank |
| Phil Motherwell | ... | the producers wish to thank |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Outlaw Values (1989) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Electric Pictures / Contemporary Films (1989) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Diaphana Distribution (1990) (France) (theatrical)
- The Home Cinema Group (1990) (Australia) (video)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2003) (Australia) (DVD)
- Cinema Mondo (Finland)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
The inmates and guards of a modern, clean and efficient maximum security wing are slowly and increasingly brutalised until they erupt in violence. Dark and macabre, and based in truth, the story is told in a traditional dramatic style combined with telephone interviews and narration.
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| Taglines | They come Back to haunt you. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | Nick Cave used his experience in local lock up to help write the film, he overheard another inmate say to the police guard "Come here so I can spit in your eye!!" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Straight to you: Nick Cave - a portrait (1994). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Hippy See more » |
| Quotes |
Maynard:
Officer, come here. I wanna spit in your fucking eye! See more » |