Australian Rules (2002)

5.8/10 95 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Nathan Phillips

Gary 'Blacky' Black

Luke Carroll

Dumby Red

Lisa Flanagan

Clarence

Tom Budge

Pickles

Simon Westaway

Bob Black

Celia Ireland

Liz Black

Kevin Harrington

Arks

Harrison Gilbertson

Greggy

Martin Vaughan

Darcy

Tony Briggs

Pretty

Max Fairchild

Big Mac

Kelton Pell

Tommy Red

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