Three Dollars
“The epic story of an ordinary man”
Synopsis
Eddie is a principled man, with a wife, a daughter and a mortgage and leads a seemingly stable and happy life as a government land assessor. Yet when the forces of economic and social change threaten this, he realises just how fragile his reality and security is. After losing his job, he checks his bank balance and finds he has only 'three dollars' to his name.
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Three Dollars - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-02-04
Top Cast
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David Wenham
Eddie Harnovey
Sarah Wynter
Amanda
Frances O'Connor
Tanya Harnovey
David Roberts
Gerard
Joanna Hunt-Prokhovnik
Abby Harnovey
Nico Billeam
Tiny
Christopher Bunworth
Chamberlain
Nicole Nabout
Kate
Phillip Griffiths
Young Eddie Harnovey
Casey Petersen
Young Amanda
Phil Jones
Mr Claremont
Helen Fletcher
Amanda's Mother
Kieron O'Leary
Young Eddie's Father
Julia Blake
Tanya's Mother
John Flaus
Old Man Williamson
Elspeth Ballantyne
Eddie's Mother
Jim Alexander
Eddie's Father
Robert Menzies
Nick
Release History & Theatrical Window
Saint-Tropez Festival of the Antipodes
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Connolly
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Connolly, Elliot Perlman
- Original Score
- Alan John
- Original Title
- Three Dollars
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, Madman Entertainment, Film Victoria, Showtime Australia, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Connolly
Robert Connolly, Elliot Perlman
Alan John
Tristan Milani
Nick Meyers
Dominique Green, John Maynard, Andrew Myer
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Connolly
Director
Robert Connolly
Screenplay
John Maynard
Producer
Nick Meyers
Editor
Luigi Pittorino
Production Design
Sandi Cichello
Costume Design
Elliot Perlman
Screenplay
Tristan Milani
Director of Photography
Alan John
Original Music Composer
Brett Anderson
Stunt Coordinator
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Dollars
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Three Dollars about?
Eddie is a principled man, with a wife, a daughter and a mortgage and leads a seemingly stable and happy life as a government land assessor. Yet when the forces of economic and social change threaten this, he realises just how fragile his reality and security is. After losing his job, he checks his bank balance and finds he has only 'three dollars' to his name.
Who directed Three Dollars?
Three Dollars was directed by Robert Connolly.
Who stars in Three Dollars?
The principal cast of Three Dollars includes David Wenham, Sarah Wynter, Frances O'Connor, David Roberts, Joanna Hunt-Prokhovnik.
When was Three Dollars released and how long is it?
Three Dollars was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Three Dollars?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Three Dollars was composed by Alan John.
Is Three Dollars based on a book or true story?
Three Dollars is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Elliot Perlman".