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- 1h 45min
- Comedy, Drama
- 26 Apr 1991 (USA)
- Movie
This little comedy is set in a small factory come halfway home, employing only handicapped people. Ollie Rennie is the boss and sometime minder of all his workers. He employees Pat Cannizzaro to help get all his workers into some sort of...
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- 1 win & 4 nominations.
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| Garry McDonald | ... |
Ollie Rennie
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| Brian Vriends | ... |
Pat Cannizzaro
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| Catherine McClements | ... |
Jill McHugh
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Henry Salter | ... |
Noel
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Denis Moore | ... |
Foster
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| Briony Williams | ... |
Gail
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Syd Brisbane | ... |
Spencer
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Brian M. Logan | ... |
Kevin
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Peter Douglas | ... |
Colin
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Jocelyn Betheras | ... |
Jody
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Dick Tomkins | ... |
Donald
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Roger Haddad | ... |
Peter
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David Smith | ... |
David
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John Cini | ... |
John
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John Clayton | ... |
Johnno
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Glenda Cloak | ... |
Glenda
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Brian Elgood | ... |
Brian
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Petra Fleither | ... |
Petra
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Julie Hewitt | ... |
Julie
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Craig Leamer | ... |
Craig
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Philippa Lewis | ... |
Philippa
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Jillian Parker | ... |
Jillian
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Christine Tuxford | ... |
Christine
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| Gary George | ... |
Gary
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Damian Madigan | ... |
Damian
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Ian Dixon | ... |
Ian
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Maria Donato | ... |
Mama
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Vittorio Andreavecchio | ... |
Pa
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Jeremy Angerson | ... |
Freddy
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Gail Castenetto | ... |
Viola
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Marcella Russo | ... |
Connie
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Jon Fabian | ... |
Vince Cannizzaro
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Rob Cuzenza | ... |
Larry
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Daniela Lepore | ... |
Baby
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Judith Stratford | ... |
Mrs. Reschke
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Don Barker | ... |
Mr. Jeffries
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Phyllis Burford | ... |
Gran
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Dennis Olsen | ... |
Barnabas
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Mary Cassini | ... |
Board Member
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Gordon Goulding | ... |
Board Member
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Rory Willett | ... |
Board Member
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Wayne Anthoney | ... |
Pawnbroker
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Daphne Grey | ... |
PM's Wife
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Jamie Black | ... |
Policeman
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Su Cruickshank | ... |
Chicquita Roth
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John Cousins | ... |
Charlie McCartney
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John Stapleton | ... |
Policeman
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Graham Duckett | ... |
Referee
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| Andy McPhee | ... |
Jailbird
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John Crouch | ... |
Murray Watts
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Peter Green | ... |
Mr. Pink
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| Claire Benito | ... |
Mrs. Greatrex
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James Barbero | ... |
Pappas
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Luke Bramley | ... |
Haddad
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Directed by
| Jerzy Domaradzki | ||
Written by
| Trevor Farrant | ... | (original screenplay) |
Produced by
| Su Armstrong | ... | line producer |
| Terry J. Charatsis | ... | co-producer / executive producer |
| Trevor Farrant | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Paul Smyth | ||
Cinematography by
| Yuri Sokol | ||
Editing by
| Simon James | ||
Editorial Department
| Soulla Alexandrou | ... | first assistant editor |
| Leo Bahas | ... | negative cutter |
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grader |
| Julia de Roeper | ... | post-production assistant |
| Simon Wicks | ... | laboratory liaison |
Casting By
| Faith Martin | ||
Production Design by
| Peta Lawson | ||
Costume Design by
| Rosalea Hood | ||
Makeup Department
| Marzena Domaradzka | ... | make-up assistant (as Marzena Domaradzska) |
| Beverley Freeman | ... | make-up supervisor |
| Tracy Phillpot | ... | make-up assistant |
| Suzie Warhurst-Steele | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Mason Curtis | ... | unit manager |
| Lesley Parker | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Ian Kenny | ... | second assistant director |
| David Wolfe-Barry | ... | first assistant director |
Art Department
| Guy Allain | ... | set finisher |
| Richard Castine | ... | art department runner |
| Tony Cronin | ... | set dresser (as Anthony Cronin) |
| Roger Lamey | ... | assistant stand-by props |
| Andrew Plumer | ... | props buyer |
| Valerie Smithers | ... | art department coordinator (as Val Smithers) |
| Harry Zettel | ... | stand-by props |
Sound Department
| Anne Breslin | ... | sound editor |
| Cindy Clarkson | ... | assistant sound editor |
| James Currie | ... | sound mixer |
| Robert Gibson | ... | dialogue editor |
| Des Kenneally | ... | boom operator |
| Joanne Lee | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Toivo Lember | ... | sound recordist |
| John Simpson | ... | foley / sound mixer |
| Pete Smith | ... | foley (as Peter D. Smith) / sound mixer (as Peter D. Smith) |
Special Effects by
| Jon Armstrong | ... | special effects |
Visual Effects by
| Roger Cowland | ... | visual effects |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Michael Bambacas | ... | camera operator: second unit |
| Graeme Cook | ... | best boy |
| Roger Dowling | ... | additional camera operator |
| John Foster | ... | focus puller |
| Paul Johnstone | ... | gaffer |
| Vladimir Osherov | ... | camera operator |
| Andrew Robertson | ... | electrician |
| John Smith | ... | assistant grip |
| Mike Smith | ... | key grip |
| Hans Van Gyen | ... | additional camera operator |
| Lyddy Van Gyen | ... | clapper loader |
| Jules Wurm | ... | camera attachment (as Julie Wurm) |
Casting Department
| Jan Killen | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Cath Cantlon | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Beverley Dziewialtowski-Gintowt | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Catherine Herreen | ... | stand-by wardrobe (as Cathy Herreen) |
| Lissanne Oliver | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
| Daisy Veitch | ... | wardrobe assistant |
Location Management
| Mason Curtis | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John French | ... | music engineer |
Script and Continuity Department
| Alison Goodwin De Araujo | ... | continuity (as Alison Goodwin) |
Additional Crew
| Matthew Bennett | ... | production runner |
| Libby Blainey | ... | titles |
| Sally Clarke | ... | production coordinator |
| Russell Fewster | ... | unit assistant |
| Stavros Georgiou | ... | accounts assistant |
| Julie Noblet | ... | special talent coordinator |
| Brian Scragg | ... | unit assistant |
| Deborah Wilde | ... | production accountant |
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
- Beyond International
- Dark Horse Pictures
- South Australian Film and Television Financing Fund
Distributors
- Capricorn (1990) (Australia) (video)
- Magic Hour Productions (United States) (video)
- Satellite Video (1991) (Australia) (VHS)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- South Australian Film and Television Financing Fund (funding)
- The South Australian Film Corporation (financing)
- The South Australian Film Corporation (sound post-production)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This little comedy is set in a small factory come halfway home, employing only handicapped people. Ollie Rennie is the boss and sometime minder of all his workers. He employees Pat Cannizzaro to help get all his workers into some sort of sport, and Pat just happens to be a soccer teacher. He forms a team and tries to take them all the way, with some funny results.
Written by Graham Wilson Jr |
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| Taglines | A film about changing peoples lives. Maybe yours. See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | This film was produced with the assistance of the South Australian Film and Television Financing Fund. See more » |
| Movie Connections | References The Lost Weekend (1945). See more » |
| Quotes |
Pat Cannizzaro:
[after Jody says that she loves him]
I think I'm engaged! See more » |