The Rooster
Synopsis
When the body of his oldest friend is found buried in a shallow grave, Dan, a small-town cop, seeks answers from a volatile hermit who was the last person to see his friend alive. As Dan gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own personal demons and he discovers that hope can be found in unlikely places.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-12-12
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Leonard Winter
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Leonard Winter, Joseph Nizeti, Claire Dobbin, Miguel Machalski
- Original Score
- Stefan Gregory
- Original Title
- The Rooster
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Bonsai Films, Screen Australia, VicScreen, Thousand Mile, Clever Rabbit Productions, Don't Crow!, MIFF Premiere Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Leonard Winter
Mark Leonard Winter, Joseph Nizeti, Claire Dobbin, Miguel Machalski
Stefan Gregory
Craig Barden
Cameron Ford
Geraldine Hakewill, MahVeen Shahraki, Marcus Hopton Smith, Patrick James, Susie Montague
Department Leadership Roster
Cameron Ford
Editor
Mark Leonard Winter
Writer
Geraldine Hakewill
Producer
MahVeen Shahraki
Producer
Mark Leonard Winter
Director
Stefan Gregory
Original Music Composer
Craig Barden
Director of Photography
Ben Bangay
Production Design
Russell Frost
Stunt Coordinator
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rooster
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What is The Rooster about?
When the body of his oldest friend is found buried in a shallow grave, Dan, a small-town cop, seeks answers from a volatile hermit who was the last person to see his friend alive. As Dan gets closer to the truth, he must confront his own personal demons and he discovers that hope can be found in unlikely places.
Who directed The Rooster?
The Rooster was directed by Mark Leonard Winter.
Who stars in The Rooster?
The principal cast of The Rooster includes Phoenix Raei, Hugo Weaving, John Waters, Rhys Mitchell, Helen Thomson.
When was The Rooster released and how long is it?
The Rooster was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rooster?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rooster was composed by Stefan Gregory.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Rooster?
The Rooster holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+.