Dying Breed
“Some species are better off dead.”
Synopsis
An extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger. A long-forgotten legend, “The Pieman” aka Alexander Pearce, who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. Both had a desperate need to survive; both could have living descendants within the Tasmanian bush. Four hikers venture deep into isolated territory to find one of these legends, but which one will they come upon first?
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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DYING BREED - TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-03-28
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 26, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jody Dwyer
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Boughen, Jody Dwyer, Rod Morris
- Original Score
- Nerida Tyson-Chew
- Original Title
- Dying Breed
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Studios
- Ambience Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jody Dwyer
Michael Boughen, Jody Dwyer, Rod Morris
Nerida Tyson-Chew
Geoffrey Hall
Mark Perry
Rod Morris, Michael Boughen, Matthew Street, David Whealy, Christopher Mapp
Department Leadership Roster
Jody Dwyer
Director
Michael Boughen
Screenplay
Jody Dwyer
Screenplay
Mark Perry
Editor
David McKay
Production Design
Katie Graham
Costume Design
Rod Morris
Producer
Michael Boughen
Producer
Soren Jensen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Danny Baldwin
Stunt Coordinator
Nerida Tyson-Chew
Original Music Composer
Geoffrey Hall
Director of Photography
Rod Morris
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dying Breed
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What is Dying Breed about?
An extinct species, the Tasmanian tiger. A long-forgotten legend, “The Pieman” aka Alexander Pearce, who was hanged for cannibalism in 1824. Both had a desperate need to survive; both could have living descendants within the Tasmanian bush. Four hikers venture deep into isolated territory to find one of these legends, but which one will they come upon first?
Who directed Dying Breed?
Dying Breed was directed by Jody Dwyer.
Who stars in Dying Breed?
The principal cast of Dying Breed includes Nathan Phillips, Leigh Whannell, Bille Brown, Mirrah Foulkes, Melanie Vallejo.
When was Dying Breed released and how long is it?
Dying Breed was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for Dying Breed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dying Breed was composed by Nerida Tyson-Chew.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dying Breed?
Dying Breed holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.); DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).