He Died with a Felafel in His Hand (2001): Cast, Box Office & Plot
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand is a 2001 comedy directed by Richard Lowenstein, starring Noah Taylor as Danny, Alex Menglet and Brett Stewart. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes and earned $307,159 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Richard Lowenstein
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is He Died with a Felafel in His Hand About?
The premise of He Died with a Felafel in His Hand without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
People will go to great lengths to avoid paying rent, and Danny embarks on a quest for love, purpose and even a moment of bathroom privacy. He moves through a string of shared‑house situations across several east‑coast Australian cities, and the resulting vignettes combine into a surprisingly reflective narrative.
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand Themes & Keywords
· 43 tags- australia
- brisbane australia
- falafel
- actress
- breakup
- urban setting
- eccentricity
- middle eastern food
- death
- watching tv
- eating
- food
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- junkie
- friendship
- friend
- absurdism
- meaning of life
- sex
- homosexual
- gay
- bulimia
- depression
- police
- male female relationship
- credit card
- vandalism
- party
- obsession
- ex boyfriend ex girlfriend relationship
- search for meaning
- housemate
- superficiality
- hedonist
- claustrophobia
- introspection
- politics
- sydney australia
- melbourne australia
- deadpan comedy
- chaos
- anarchy
- based on novel
- independent film
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand Cast & Characters
Noah Taylor leads the cast as Danny, with Alex Menglet as Taylor and Brett Stewart as Flip. Directed by Richard Lowenstein; 41 actors are credited in all.
- Director Richard Lowenstein
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Noah Taylor as Danny - Alex Menglet as Taylor
- Brett Stewart as Flip
- Linal Haft as Brisbane Goon #1
Also Starring in He Died with a Felafel in His Hand
· 37 more- Nathan Kotzur Brisbane Goon #2
- Glenn Newnham Brisbane Landlord phone vocal
- Damian Walshe-Howling Milo
- Emily Hamilton Sam
- Romane Bohringer Anya
- Sayuri Tanoue Satomi Tiger
- Ian Hughes Iain the Socialist
- Steve Bastoni Sydney Policeman #2
- Terry Serio Sydney Policeman #1
- Sophie Lee Nina
- Francis McMahon Dirk
- Robert Morgan Melbourne Detective #2
- Tim Robertson Melbourne Detective #1
- Clayton Jacobson Repo Man
- Skye Wansey Detective O'Neill
- Scott Major Welfare Officer
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- Torquil Neilson Rugby Man animalistic grunts
- Wendy Roberts Cashmere Sweater Babe
- Robert H. Rimmer Derek the Bank Clerk
- Haskel Daniel Jabber
- Ivan Tatarovic Uptight
- Pascal Delair The Bride
- Graeme Carroll Rugby Man
- Chris Samios Young Singing Skin
- Keeryn Gill Walking Mother
- Rebecca Cutler Bridesmaid
- Benjamin Rich Baby in Stroller
- Rani Hayman Flowergirl
- Harry Brentnall Groomsman
- Stuart Nicholls Groom
- Jilly Ferguson Female Guest
- Norris Blanks Male Guest
- Jon Wicks Photographer
- Matt Dunk Dirk's Friend
- Simon Wheeler O'Neill's Partner
- Michael Fawaz Taxi Driver
- Skye Gamblin Cashmere Sweater orgasmic vocals
More from Richard Lowenstein
More films directed by Richard Lowenstein, best-rated first: Mystify: Michael Hutchence, Dogs in Space, Mystify: Michael Hutchence and Autoluminescent: Rowland S. Howard.
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand Plot Summary
What happens in He Died with a Felafel in His Hand from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Danny Noah Taylor discovers his friend Flip Brett Stewart dead in their Brisbane flat, a blunt opening that pulls us straight into the shock and sorrow of a life we’re about to revisit. The narrative then rewinds to nine months earlier, centered in Brisbane where the house they share — the Queenslander — sits high on stilts with wooden verandas, open rooms, and a sense that every corner hides a small story or secret.
Full summary
The whole story of He Died with a Felafel in His Hand, scene by scene
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand Box Office
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand grossed $307,159 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$307.2K
- International
- $307.2K
How Well Do You Know He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?
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 actor portrays the main character Danny?
Cars in He Died with a Felafel in His Hand
1 car on screen: the Moto Guzzi unknown.
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Moto Guzzi unknown Background role
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand Also Known As
4 alternative titles, including “E morì con un felafel In mano” and “Egy hulla, egy falafel és a többiek...”.
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- E morì con un felafel In mano
- Egy hulla, egy falafel és a többiek...
- 펠라펠
- Он умер с фалафелем в руке
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He Died with a Felafel in His Hand FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of He Died with a Felafel in His Hand, each answered in a sentence.
How long is He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was He Died with a Felafel in His Hand released?
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand was released on August 30, 2001.
Who directed He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand was directed by Richard Lowenstein.
More films by Richard Lowenstein Who is in the cast of He Died with a Felafel in His Hand?
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand stars Noah Taylor as Danny, Alex Menglet as Taylor and Brett Stewart as Flip, among 41 credited actors.
How much did He Died with a Felafel in His Hand make at the box office?
He Died with a Felafel in His Hand grossed $307,159 worldwide.
Does He Died with a Felafel in His Hand have a post-credit scene?
No. He Died with a Felafel in His Hand has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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