Buddies
“One day it's "she'll be right".....then it's "have a go".....and finally an explosive battle of men and their machines.”
Synopsis
Mike and Johnny are two mates who are mining sapphires in Emerald. Another bloke is trying to move in on their claim and things get ugly
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Montreal World Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 2, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arch Nicholson
- Screenplay & Story
- John Dingwall
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Buddies
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- JD Productions, Queensland Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arch Nicholson
John Dingwall
Chris Neal
David Eggby
Martyn Down
John Dingwall
Department Leadership Roster
Arch Nicholson
Director
Martyn Down
Editor
Philip Warner
Production Design
David Eggby
Director of Photography
John Dingwall
Producer
John Dingwall
Screenplay
Bob Hicks
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Need to watch: High Rating (6,7+ on IMDB)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Buddies
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Buddies about?
Mike and Johnny are two mates who are mining sapphires in Emerald. Another bloke is trying to move in on their claim and things get ugly
Who directed Buddies?
Buddies was directed by Arch Nicholson.
Who stars in Buddies?
The principal cast of Buddies includes Colin Friels, Harold Hopkins, Kris McQuade, Simon Chilvers, Bruce Spence.
When was Buddies released and how long is it?
Buddies was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Buddies?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Buddies was composed by Chris Neal.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Buddies?
Buddies holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).