Mallboy
"Just Another Ordinary Australian Family"
Originally released in 2001. Mallboy is a drama film. directed by Vincent Giarrusso. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kane McNay, Nell Feeney, and Brett Swain
Synopsis
A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam (Brett Swain) is in prison, while his mother Jenny (Nell Feeney) is too lost in her problems with alcohol to provide much guidance for her children. Left to his own devices, Shaun commits petty theft, smokes pot, and deals drugs to his friends as they hang out at the nearby shopping mall. Shaun seems unable to reach out to anyone, not even his girlfriend (Lauren Hawker) or Darren (Brett Tucker), a social worker eager to help him. When his father is released from prison and brings his mistress to the "Welcome Home" party Jenny throws for him, Shaun comes to realize that if he is ever to resolve his problems, he will have to do it without the help of his family. Mallboy marked the feature film debut for writer/director Vincent Giarrusso.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
4.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Australian Film Commission
- SBS Independent
- The Premium Movie Partnership
- Twenty 20
- Film Victoria
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mallboy about?
A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam ...
Who directed Mallboy?
Mallboy was directed by Vincent Giarrusso.
How long is Mallboy?
Mallboy has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Mallboy released?
Mallboy was released on March 13, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mallboy?
The main cast of Mallboy includes Kane McNay, Nell Feeney, Brett Swain, Joey Kennedy, Brett Tucker.