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Australian Rules

The rules are never black and white.

Drama
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2002-08-29
1h 35m
English
Released
Adelaide Festival of Arts

About

16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary 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.

#based on novel or book#abusive father#south australia#australian aboriginal#australian rules football#2000s#rural life

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About Australian Rules

The rules are never black and white.

16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary 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. Running 95 minutes.

Australian Rules Cast and Characters

The cast features Nathan Phillips (as Gary 'Blacky' Black), Luke Carroll (as Dumby Red), Lisa Flanagan (as Clarence), Tom Budge (as Pickles), and Simon Westaway (as Bob Black). Their performances are a major reason Australian Rules has built such a passionate audience.

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Australian Rules runs for 95 minutes (about 1.6 hours).

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Australian Rules holds a 5.8/10 rating based on 19 reviews — a niche pick worth checking out.

Who is in the cast of Australian Rules?

The main cast includes Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan, and Tom Budge, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

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What is Australian Rules about?

Australian Rules is a Drama English-language film. 16-year-old Gary Black is an average football player, budding wordsmith and reluctant hero. Gary 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.

When was Australian Rules released?

Australian Rules was released on August 29, 2002. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. The film was produced by Adelaide Festival of Arts.

Who stars in Australian Rules?

Australian Rules stars Nathan Phillips, Luke Carroll, Lisa Flanagan and Tom Budge. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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