Nice Coloured Girls
Originally released in 1987. Nice Coloured Girls is a drama/romance film. directed by Tracey Moffatt. At just 17 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Gayle Mabo, Cheryl Pitt, and Janelle Court
Synopsis
Nice Coloured Girls is a short film classic by Tracey Moffatt, one of Australia's foremost visual artists. Three Aboriginal women cruise through Kings Cross and pick up a 'captain' (a drunken white man). They encourage him to spend his money on them and to drink until incapacitated while they steal his wallet and race off to catch a cab, self-satisfied. Nice Coloured Girls contrasts the relationship between Aboriginal women and white men in the past and present.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
0h 17m
17 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Gayle Mabo
as Aboriginal Woman A
Cheryl Pitt
as Aboriginal Woman B
Janelle Court
as Aboriginal Woman C
Lindsay McCorrmack
as Captain
Fionn George
as Aboriginal Woman D
Mykal Sobey
as Punk
Lindsay Trott
as Barmaid
Daniela Girinelli
as Italian Waitress
Sergio Scudery
as Italian Waiter
Kristina Nehm
as Fighting Threesome
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nice Coloured Girls about?
Nice Coloured Girls is a short film classic by Tracey Moffatt, one of Australia's foremost visual artists. Three Aboriginal women cruise through Kings Cross and pick up a 'captain' (a drunken white...
Who directed Nice Coloured Girls?
Nice Coloured Girls was directed by Tracey Moffatt.
How long is Nice Coloured Girls?
Nice Coloured Girls has a runtime of 0 hours and 17 minutes (17 minutes total).
When was Nice Coloured Girls released?
Nice Coloured Girls was released on June 1, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nice Coloured Girls?
The main cast of Nice Coloured Girls includes Gayle Mabo, Cheryl Pitt, Janelle Court, Lindsay McCorrmack, Fionn George.