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We’re Livin’ on Dog Food (2009): Cast

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We’re Livin’ on Dog Food is a 2009 music documentary directed by Richard Lowenstein, starring Rowland S. Howard, Philip Brophy and Alannah Hill. It runs 1 hour 34 minutes.

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We’re Livin’ on Dog Food (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 34m (94 min)
Genres
Documentary , Music
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is We’re Livin’ on Dog Food About?

The premise of We’re Livin’ on Dog Food without spoilers.

Featuring interviews with Rowland S. Howard, members of the Primitive Calculators, Ollie Olsen, Phillip Brophy and others, the film offers recollections and rivalries that shaped Melbourne’s underground music from 1977‑1981. It chronicles the rise of acts such as Nick Cave’s Birthday Party, the Primitive Calculators, The Ears, and the Little Band scene, while highlighting venues like the Crystal Ballroom that nurtured this influential era.

We’re Livin’ on Dog Food Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

We’re Livin’ on Dog Food Cast

Rowland S. Howard leads the cast, with Philip Brophy and Alannah Hill. Directed by Richard Lowenstein; 5 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

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.

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We’re Livin’ on Dog Food Trailers & Videos

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We’re Livin’ on Dog Food FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of We’re Livin’ on Dog Food, each answered in a sentence.

How long is We’re Livin’ on Dog Food?

We’re Livin’ on Dog Food runs 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

When was We’re Livin’ on Dog Food released?

We’re Livin’ on Dog Food was released on July 31, 2009.

Who directed We’re Livin’ on Dog Food?

We’re Livin’ on Dog Food was directed by Richard Lowenstein.

More films by Richard Lowenstein

Who is in the cast of We’re Livin’ on Dog Food?

We’re Livin’ on Dog Food stars Rowland S. Howard, Philip Brophy and Alannah Hill, among 5 credited actors.

Does We’re Livin’ on Dog Food have a post-credit scene?

No. We’re Livin’ on Dog Food has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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