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Crime comedy

Stiff (2004): Cast

Stiff (2004) movie poster

Stiff is a 2004 crime comedy directed by John Clarke, starring David Wenham as Murray Whelan, Robyn Butler and Sam Neill. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.

Stiff (2004) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 33m (93 min)
Director
John Clarke
Genres
Crime , Comedy
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Stiff About?

The premise of Stiff without spoilers.

A witty, entertaining comedy that follows David Wenham as Murray Whelan, a political fixer and amateur investigator, navigating the eccentric world of local government. Based on Shane Moloney’s novel, it offers a satirical glimpse into the inner workings—or frequent absence—of a Brunswick (Melbourne) council member’s office.

Cast & crew

Stiff Cast & Characters

David Wenham leads the cast as Murray Whelan, with Robyn Butler as Wendy Whelan and Sam Neill as Lionel Merricks. Directed by John Clarke; 21 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Stiff Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Stiff.

Stiff - Movie Trailer
Cars

Cars in Stiff

11 cars on screen, including the 1969 Chrysler Valiant and the 1975 Renault 16.

All 11 cars
  • 1969 Chrysler Valiant in Stiff 1969 Chrysler Valiant Main role
  • 1975 Renault 16 in Stiff 1975 Renault 16 Main role
  • 2002 BMW 7 E65 in Stiff 2002 BMW 7 E65 Minor role
  • 2003 Holden Statesman WK in Stiff 2003 Holden Statesman WK Minor role
Details

Stiff Also Known As

Also known as “Zmrzlý na kost”.

Also known as
  • Zmrzlý na kost

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FAQ

Stiff FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Stiff?

Stiff runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).

When was Stiff released?

Stiff was released on June 19, 2004.

Who directed Stiff?

Stiff was directed by John Clarke.

More films by John Clarke

Who is in the cast of Stiff?

Stiff stars David Wenham as Murray Whelan, Robyn Butler as Wendy Whelan and Sam Neill as Lionel Merricks, among 21 credited actors.

Does Stiff have a post-credit scene?

No. Stiff has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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