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The Castle (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Australian Film Institute
British Independent Film Awards
European Film Awards
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards
Stockholm Film Festival
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 2.0 )
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )
English ( Subtitles )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
82 min

Aspect Ratio:
Fullscreen

Special Features:
Interactive Menu

Movie filmed in 1997 and produced in:
Australia ( Australia, New Zealand )

Directed By:
Rob Sitch

Written By:
Santo Cilauro
Tom Gleisner

Actors:
Michael Caton ..... Darryl Kerrigan
Anne Tenney ..... Sal Kerrigan
Stephen Curry ..... Dale Kerrigan
Anthony Simcoe ..... Steve Kerrigan
Sophie Lee ..... Tracy Kerrigan
Wayne Hope ..... Wayne Kerrigan
Tiriel Mora ..... Dennis Denuto
Eric Bana ..... Con Petropoulous
Charles 'Bud' Tingwell ..... Lawrence Hammill
Robyn Nevin ..... Federal Court Judge
Costas Kilias ..... Farouk
Bryan Dawe ..... Ron Graham
Monty Maizels ..... Jack
Lynda Gibson ..... Evonne
John Benton ..... Mr. Lyle

Synopsis:

In this small Australian comedy, Michael Caton stars as Darryl Kerrigan, a contented, mildly eccentric family man with an easy laugh and a quick compliment for his wife's cooking. Darryl, his wife, and his four children live in domestic bliss in a ramshackle yet proud domicile neighboring the airport. But that serenity is threatened when the government issues a compulsory acquisition order, which means the Kerrigans must vacate their home to make way for an airport expansion project. And even though he makes a hobby of buying useless junk as long as he gets it for bargain price, no amount of compensation money will convince Darryl to relinquish his 'castle,' which stores the family's collective memories and symbolizes their unique character. Darryl organizes the other affected neighbors, hires a bumbling attorney/family friend, and pursues his battle in court. However, he soon discovers he needs more than gumption and spitfire earnestness to support a case in front of the magistrates of Australia's high courts. The Castle was the first feature for director Rob Sitch (The Dish), who rose to prominence directing episodes of the satirical Australian television series Frontline.

The Castle is a sweeping saga that takes the harsh Australian outback, the rugged characters of the ANZAC legend, the spirit of Banjo Patterson and ignores them in favour of a greyhound racing, tow-truck driver who never meant to be a hero. Since it's theatrical release The Castle has become an iconic Australian comedy with phrases such as 'How's the serenity?', 'This is going straight to the pool room' and 'Tell him he's dreaming' now a part of Australian cultural lingo.

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 24 December, 2008.

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