Throwback (2014): Cast & Plot
Throwback is a 2014 action horror film directed by Travis Bain, starring Shawn Brack as Jack, Anthony Ring and Melanie Serafin. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- Travis Bain
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Throwback About?
The premise of Throwback without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Two modern-day treasure hunters venture into the remote jungles of Far North Queensland, seeking the lost gold of a notorious 1800s outlaw. While searching for the legend, they unexpectedly uncover something else entirely. Their quest for fortune leads them on a perilous journey filled with unexpected discoveries and challenges.
Throwback Cast & Characters
Shawn Brack leads the cast as Jack, with Anthony Ring as Kent and Melanie Serafin as Rhiannon. Directed by Travis Bain; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Travis Bain
- Shawn Brack as Jack
- Anthony Ring as Kent
- Melanie Serafin as Rhiannon
- Vernon Wells as Detective McNab
More from Travis Bain
One more film directed by Travis Bain: Landfall.
Throwback Plot Summary
What happens in Throwback from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story begins in 1825, set in the rugged terrain of northeastern Australia, where a solitary Chinese man is diligently panning for gold alongside a river. Almost instantly, he discovers a sizeable nugget, but his triumph is short-lived as he is violently robbed at gunpoint by an unidentified man who swiftly takes off into the bush. This unnamed robber soon encounters the notorious outlaw Thunderclap Newman, who asserts his claim over the gold nugget. However, their confrontation is abruptly interrupted by the chilling screams of the Chinese man, who meets a grim fate offscreen, followed by terrifying roars that echo through the wilderness. In a bid to escape the imminent danger, Newman shoots the robber in the leg, hoping to distract the encroaching threat.
Full summary
The whole story of Throwback, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Throwback?
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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Throwback Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Das Biest lebt!” and “블러드 골드”.
- Also known as
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- Das Biest lebt!
- 블러드 골드
- 逆转摔击
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Throwback FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Throwback, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Throwback?
Throwback runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Throwback released?
Throwback was released on May 17, 2014.
Who directed Throwback?
Throwback was directed by Travis Bain.
More films by Travis Bain Who is in the cast of Throwback?
Throwback stars Shawn Brack as Jack, Anthony Ring as Kent and Melanie Serafin as Rhiannon, among 4 credited actors.
Does Throwback have a post-credit scene?
No. Throwback has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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