Australian Rules
"The rules are never black and white."
Originally released in 2002. Australian Rules is a drama film. directed by Paul Goldman.
Starring Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, and Lisa Flanagan
Synopsis
16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gry 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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 29, 2002
23 years ago
Runtime
1h 35m
95 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (17 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Adelaide Festival of Arts
- Australian Film Finance Corporation
- SBS Independent
- Showtime Australia
- South Australian Film Corporation
- Tidy Town Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Australian Rules about?
16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gry helps his local Australian Rules football team win the local championship by accident, but celebratio...
Who directed Australian Rules?
Australian Rules was directed by Paul Goldman.
How long is Australian Rules?
Australian Rules has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
When was Australian Rules released?
Australian Rules was released on August 29, 2002 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Australian Rules?
The main cast of Australian Rules includes Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, Tom Budge, Simon Westaway.