Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line
Synopsis
Across a 45-year career ‘The Oils’ helped shape modern Australia with anthems like “US Forces”, “Beds Are Burning” and “Redneck Wonderland”. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with every band member, alongside signature moments including the outback tour with Warumpi Band, their Exxon protest gig in New York and those famous “Sorry” suits at the Sydney Olympics, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line traces the journey of Australia’s quintessential rock band.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2024-05-20
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$413K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Clarke
- Original Title
- Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Worldwide Gross
- $413K
- Production Studios
- Blink TV, Beyond Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Clarke
Paul Clarke
Gretchen Peterson
Paul Clarke, Carolina Sorensen, Mikael Borglund, Martin Fabinyi
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Clarke
Director
Paul Clarke
Writer
Carolina Sorensen
Producer
Gretchen Peterson
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line about?
Across a 45-year career ‘The Oils’ helped shape modern Australia with anthems like “US Forces”, “Beds Are Burning” and “Redneck Wonderland”. Featuring unseen footage and interviews with every band member, alongside signature moments including the outback tour with Warumpi Band, their Exxon protest gig in New York and those famous “Sorry” suits at the Sydney Olympics, Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line traces the journey of Australia’s quintessential rock band.
Who directed Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line?
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line was directed by Paul Clarke.
Who stars in Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line?
The principal cast of Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line includes Peter Garrett, Rob Hirst, Martin Rotsey, Jim Moginie.
When was Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line released and how long is it?
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
How much did Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line make at the box office?
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line grossed $413K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line?
Midnight Oil: The Hardest Line holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).