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Down Rusty Down (1997): Cast

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Down Rusty Down is a 1997 short film directed by John Curran, starring Noah Taylor as Rusty, Michael Pate and Ralph Cotterill. It runs 15 minutes.

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Down Rusty Down (1997) movie poster
Released
Runtime
15 min
Director
John Curran
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is Down Rusty Down About?

The premise of Down Rusty Down without spoilers.

A surreal anthropomorphic story in which humans act as dogs, each embodying canine instincts and compulsions. A lazy, overweight group of neutered men watches over the sprightly, trouble‑making ‘pup’ Rusty, played by Noah Taylor, whose endless energy and mischief drive the tale.

Down Rusty Down Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • surrealism
  • independent film
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Cast & crew

Down Rusty Down Cast & Characters

Noah Taylor leads the cast as Rusty, with Michael Pate as Rusty (Voice) and Ralph Cotterill as Angry Old Man. Directed by John Curran; 6 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from John Curran

More films directed by John Curran, best-rated first: Tracks, Praise, The Painted Veil and Chappaquiddick.

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FAQ

Down Rusty Down FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Down Rusty Down, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Down Rusty Down?

Down Rusty Down runs 15 minutes.

When was Down Rusty Down released?

Down Rusty Down was released on October 21, 1997.

Who directed Down Rusty Down?

Down Rusty Down was directed by John Curran.

More films by John Curran

Who is in the cast of Down Rusty Down?

Down Rusty Down stars Noah Taylor as Rusty, Michael Pate as Rusty (Voice) and Ralph Cotterill as Angry Old Man, among 6 credited actors.

Does Down Rusty Down have a post-credit scene?

No. Down Rusty Down has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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