The Castle
"Ordinary Family. Extraordinary Story."
Originally released in 1997. The Castle is a drama/comedy film. directed by Rob Sitch. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, and Stephen Curry
Synopsis
The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves – with great pride and a bizarre attention to detail – a few yards from the edge of Melbourne, Australia's busy Tullamarine Airport. When a building inspector condemns the building and reveals that the government plans to use their land for an airport expansion, Darryl Kerrigan and his brood recruit hack attorney Dennis Denuto and prepare themselves for the fight of their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 10, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (220 votes)
Budget
$800K
Production budget
Box Office
$861.8K
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Caton
as Darryl Kerrigan
Anne Tenney
as Sal Kerrigan
Stephen Curry
as Dale Kerrigan
Anthony Simcoe
as Steve Kerrigan
Sophie Lee
as Tracy Kerrigan
Wayne Hope
as Wayne Kerrigan
Tiriel Mora
as Dennis Denuto
Eric Bana
as Con Petropoulous
Charles Tingwell
as Lawrence Hammill
Robyn Nevin
as Federal Court judge
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $800,000
- Revenue
- $861,789
Production Companies
- Working Dog
- Village Roadshow
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Castle about?
The quirky Kerrigan family lives together in a makeshift home they built themselves – with great pride and a bizarre attention to detail – a few yards from the edge of Melbourne, Australia's bu...
Who directed The Castle?
The Castle was directed by Rob Sitch.
How long is The Castle?
The Castle has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was The Castle released?
The Castle was released on April 10, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Castle?
The main cast of The Castle includes Michael Caton, Anne Tenney, Stephen Curry, Anthony Simcoe, Sophie Lee.
Is The Castle worth watching?
The Castle has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 220 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.