Stiff
Synopsis
An amusing and entertaining film, "Stiff" showcases David Wenham as Murray Whelan, political fixer and amateur investigator. An adaption of a Shane Moloney book it provides a view into the political workings (or lack thereof) of a Brunswick (Melbourne, Australia) Local Member's office.
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Stiff - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-05-01
Top Cast
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David Wenham
Murray Whelan
Mick Molloy
Angelo Agnelli
Deborah Kennedy
Trish
Sam Neill
Lionel Merricks
Julian O'Donnell
Red Whelan
Robyn Butler
Wendy Whelan
Darren Casey
Adam Ant
Tamara Searle
Ayisha
Alan Hopgood
Herb Gardiner
Alan Brough
McGuire
George Prataris
Memo
Denis Moore
Apps
Susie Dee
Apps' Receptionist
Gareth Yuen
Uniformed Cop
Ruth Callum
Uniformed Cop 2
Matthew Quartermaine
Greg Coates
Aaron Catalan
York
Luke Elliot
Dalziel
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Clarke
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Maloney, John Clarke
- Original Score
- Jeremy Smith
- Original Title
- Stiff
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- Madman Films, Southern Star Productions, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Clarke
Shane Maloney, John Clarke
Jeremy Smith
László Baranyai
Wayne Hyett
Sam Neill, Stephen Luby, Mark Ruse, Jay Cassells, John Clarke
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Kennedy
Production Design
Sam Neill
Producer
Mark Ruse
Producer
Jay Cassells
Producer
Stephen Luby
Producer
László Baranyai
Director of Photography
Wayne Hyett
Editor
John Clarke
Writer
John Clarke
Producer
John Clarke
Director
Jeremy Smith
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Stiff
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What is Stiff about?
An amusing and entertaining film, "Stiff" showcases David Wenham as Murray Whelan, political fixer and amateur investigator. An adaption of a Shane Moloney book it provides a view into the political workings (or lack thereof) of a Brunswick (Melbourne, Australia) Local Member's office.
Who directed Stiff?
Stiff was directed by John Clarke.
Who stars in Stiff?
The principal cast of Stiff includes David Wenham, Mick Molloy, Deborah Kennedy, Sam Neill, Julian O'Donnell.
When was Stiff released and how long is it?
Stiff was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Stiff?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Stiff was composed by Jeremy Smith.
Is Stiff based on a book or true story?
Stiff is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shane Maloney".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Stiff?
Stiff holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.).