The Tender Hook
“Love is a prize and the winner takes all.”
Synopsis
The story is about Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Tender Hook - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-09-19
Top Cast
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Rose Byrne
Iris
Hugo Weaving
McHeath
Matthew Le Nevez
Art Walker (as Matt Le Nevez)
Tyler Coppin
Donnie
John Batchelor
Ronnie
Pia Miranda
Daisy
Kuni Hashimoto
Hackett
Luke Carroll
Alby O'Shea
Andrew Nolte
The Subjects Trumpet
Daniel Potts
The Subjects Bass
Chris Wood
The Subjects Banjo
Braydon Chlow
The Subjects Drummer
John Lakos
Art's Corner Man
Brendan Guerin
Mike Flynn
Don Bridges
Greyhound Eddie
Graham Murray
Referee #1
Kodi Smit-McPhee
Jimmy
Jesse Rowles
Undercard Boxer #2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dungog Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jonathan Ogilvie
- Screenplay & Story
- Jonathan Ogilvie
- Original Score
- Chris Abrahams
- Original Title
- The Tender Hook
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Mandala Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jonathan Ogilvie
Jonathan Ogilvie
Chris Abrahams
Geoffrey Simpson, Roger Buckingham
Ken Sallows
Michelle Harrison, Mike Klein, Bjorg Veland, John Brousek, John Cairns
Department Leadership Roster
Andreas Wanda
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jonathan Ogilvie
Writer
Geoffrey Simpson
Director of Photography
Angelo Sahin
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken Sallows
Editor
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Pete Baxter
Production Design
Michelle Harrison
Producer
John Brousek
Producer
Jonathan Ogilvie
Director
Cappi Ireland
Costume Design
Chris Abrahams
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tender Hook
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What is The Tender Hook about?
The story is about Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle that includes her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Within the flawed moral landscape, each character struggles to establish their sovereignty.
Who directed The Tender Hook?
The Tender Hook was directed by Jonathan Ogilvie.
Who stars in The Tender Hook?
The principal cast of The Tender Hook includes Rose Byrne, Hugo Weaving, Matthew Le Nevez, Tyler Coppin, John Batchelor.
When was The Tender Hook released and how long is it?
The Tender Hook was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tender Hook?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tender Hook was composed by Chris Abrahams.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Tender Hook?
The Tender Hook holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).