Australian Rules (2002): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Australian Rules is a 2002 drama directed by Paul Goldman, starring Nathan Phillips as Gary 'Blacky' Black, Luke Carroll and Simon Westaway. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $243,748 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Paul Goldman
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Adelaide Festival of Arts
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Australian Rules About?
The premise of Australian Rules without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Gary Black (Nathan Phillips) and Dumby Red (Luke Carroll) play together on a coastal Australian football team, but local racism separates them—Gary is white and Dumby is Aboriginal. When another Indigenous player is implicated in a crime, Dumby, star, is unfairly demoted and Gary takes his spot, forcing Gary to confront prejudice before tragedy.
Australian Rules Cast & Characters
Nathan Phillips leads the cast as Gary 'Blacky' Black, with Luke Carroll as Dumby Red and Simon Westaway as Bob Black. Directed by Paul Goldman; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Paul Goldman
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Nathan Phillips as Gary 'Blacky' Black -
Luke Carroll as Dumby Red - Simon Westaway as Bob Black
- Lisa Flanagan as Clarence
Also Starring in Australian Rules
· 12 more- Paul Eadon Thumper
- Reece Horner Mark Arks
- Tony Briggs Pretty
- Harrison Gilbertson Greggy
- Kevin Harrington Arks
- Tom Budge Pickles
- Kelton Pell Tommy Red
- Max Fairchild Big Mac
- Celia Ireland Liz Black
- Martin Vaughan Darcy
- Eileen Darley Shirl
- Michael Habib Tom McGuane
More from Paul Goldman
More films directed by Paul Goldman: Kid Snow, Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story, Such Is Life - The Troubled Times Of Ben Cousins and The Night We Called It a Day.
Australian Rules Plot Summary
What happens in Australian Rules from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In the isolated and fictional South Australian fishing town of Prospect Bay, football is the thread that ties two communities together. Gary ‘Blacky’ Black, Nathan Phillips, and Dumby Red, Luke Carroll, are teenage friends from opposite sides of the tracks. Dumby is the star of the local team and on the verge of becoming the next Aboriginal big-league star. Gary is the bookish son of hard-drinking fisherman Bob Black, Simon Westaway, and he is drawn to Dumby’s sister Clarence, Lisa Flanagan. Blacky’s supportive mother helps him grow as a player as he is chosen to be the ruckman for the upcoming grand final. On gameday, Blacky initially struggles to make an impact, but Dumby inspires the team, kicking several goals.
Full summary
The whole story of Australian Rules, scene by scene
Australian Rules Box Office
Australian Rules grossed $243,748 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$243.7K
- International
- $243.7K
How Well Do You Know Australian Rules?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Which sport serves as the central theme of the film?
Australian Rules Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Ausztrál játékszabályok” and “חוקים אוסטרליים”.
- Also known as
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- Ausztrál játékszabályok
- חוקים אוסטרליים
- Avustralya Futbolu
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Australian Rules FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Australian Rules, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Australian Rules?
Australian Rules runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Australian Rules released?
Australian Rules was released on January 11, 2002.
Who directed Australian Rules?
Australian Rules was directed by Paul Goldman.
More films by Paul Goldman Who is in the cast of Australian Rules?
Australian Rules stars Nathan Phillips as Gary 'Blacky' Black, Luke Carroll as Dumby Red and Simon Westaway as Bob Black, among 16 credited actors.
How much did Australian Rules make at the box office?
Australian Rules grossed $243,748 worldwide.
Does Australian Rules have a post-credit scene?
No. Australian Rules has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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