Pallet on the Floor
"One of Those Blighters."
Originally released in 1986. Pallet on the Floor is a comedy/crime film. directed by Lynton Butler. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter McCauley, Jillian O'Brien, and Bruce Spence
Synopsis
A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a drunk truck driver, Jack (Bach), attacks Sam's Maori wife Sue (O'Brien). In the struggle, Sam and friends end up killing Jack. None of them regrets this, but it has been observed by Miriam (Gruar) who decides to blackmail Sam. Jack's brother Joe (Napier) comes looking for revenge and ends up being killed by Basil (Spence). Their jobs at the freezer works are terminated, and Basil has his own idea about how to get out of their troubles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1986
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
New Zealand
Production
Director
Top Cast
Peter McCauley
as Sam Jamieson
Jillian O'Brien
as Sue Jamieson
Bruce Spence
as Basil Beaumont-Foster
Shirley Gruar
as Miriam Breen
Alistair Douglas
as Stan Breen
Tony Barry
as Larkman
Jeremy Stephens
as Spud McGhee
Michael Wilson
as Shorty Larsen
Terence Cooper
as Brendon O'Keefe
John Bach
as Jack Voot
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Mirage Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pallet on the Floor about?
A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a drunk truck driver, Jack (Bach), attacks Sam's Ma...
Who directed Pallet on the Floor?
Pallet on the Floor was directed by Lynton Butler.
How long is Pallet on the Floor?
Pallet on the Floor has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Pallet on the Floor released?
Pallet on the Floor was released on January 1, 1986 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pallet on the Floor?
The main cast of Pallet on the Floor includes Peter McCauley, Jillian O'Brien, Bruce Spence, Shirley Gruar, Alistair Douglas.