Head On
“Full on. All night. Come on.”
Synopsis
Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family. Ari despises his once-beloved parents, former radical activists, for having entombed themselves in insular tradition. Ari is obsessed with gay sex, although he does make an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy the sister of one of his best friends. While all of this is going on, he's facing problems with his traditional Greek parents, who have no clue about his sexual activities.
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Top Cast
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Alex Dimitriades
Ari
Paul Capsis
Johnny
Julian Garner
Sean
Elena Mandalis
Betty
Tony Nikolakopoulos
Dimitri
Damien Fotiou
Joe
Eugenia Fragos
Sophia
Dora Kaskanis
Dina
Alex Papps
Peter
Vassili Zappa
Vassili
Andrea Mandalis
Alex
Chris Kaglaros
Groom
Ourania Sideropoulos
Bride
Anthony Lyritzis
Boy in Car
Ana Gonzalez
Woman Sleeping
Maya Stange
Janet
Aimee Robertson
Nose Ring Girl
Nathan Farinella
Young Ari
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$379K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ana Kokkinos
- Screenplay & Story
- Mira Robertson, Ana Kokkinos, Andrew Bovell
- Original Score
- Ollie Olsen
- Original Title
- Head On
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Greek, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $379K
- Production Studios
- Head On Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ana Kokkinos
Mira Robertson, Ana Kokkinos, Andrew Bovell, Christos Tsiolkas
Ollie Olsen
Jill Bilcock
Jane Scott
Department Leadership Roster
Nikki DiFalco
Production Design
Jane Scott
Producer
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Ana Kokkinos
Director
Mira Robertson
Screenplay
Anna Borghesi
Costume Design
Ana Kokkinos
Screenplay
Andrew Bovell
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Head On
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Head On about?
Nineteen-year-old Ari confronts both his sexuality and his Greek family. Ari despises his once-beloved parents, former radical activists, for having entombed themselves in insular tradition. Ari is obsessed with gay sex, although he does make an unenthusiastic attempt to satisfy the sister of one of his best friends. While all of this is going on, he's facing problems with his traditional Greek parents, who have no clue about his sexual activities.
Who directed Head On?
Head On was directed by Ana Kokkinos.
Who stars in Head On?
The principal cast of Head On includes Alex Dimitriades, Paul Capsis, Julian Garner, Elena Mandalis, Tony Nikolakopoulos.
When was Head On released and how long is it?
Head On was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Head On make at the box office?
Head On grossed $379K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Head On?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Head On was composed by Ollie Olsen.
Is Head On based on a book or true story?
Head On is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Christos Tsiolkas".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Head On?
Head On holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+.