Risk
“It's the quiet ones you have to watch.”
Synopsis
Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
July 18, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan White
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Cavanaugh, Keith Thompson, John Armstrong, Tracy Kidder, Steve Wright, April White
- Original Score
- Don Miller-Robinson
- Original Title
- Risk
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- The Premium Movie Partnership, Macgowan and Beneficiary Films, Smiley Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan White
Tony Cavanaugh, Keith Thompson, John Armstrong, Tracy Kidder, Steve Wright, April White
Don Miller-Robinson
Lee Smith
Mark Turnbull, Marian Macgowan, Marion Pilowsky
Department Leadership Roster
Alan White
Director
John Armstrong
Writer
Steve Wright
Writer
April White
Writer
Margot Wilson
Costume Design
Lee Smith
Editor
Marian Macgowan
Producer
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonald
Stunt Coordinator
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 Risk
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Risk about?
Three people discover jealousy and larceny are a dangerous combination in this tense drama. John (Bryan Brown) is a veteran insurance investigator who succumbs to temptation and veers towards the wrong side of the law. With the help of novice con man Ben (Tom Long), John hatches a scheme to substantiate false claims by taking a percentage of several questionable claims his firm has settled for a fraction of their usual worth. John and Ben are assisted in their illegal business by Louise (Claudia Karvan), a lawyer with a cocaine problem who is also John's lover. But when Louise becomes involved with Ben and demands a bigger share of the money, their already-shaky confidence game begins to collapse.
Who directed Risk?
Risk was directed by Alan White.
Who stars in Risk?
The principal cast of Risk includes Tom Long, Claudia Karvan, Bryan Brown, Jason Clarke, Brian Meegan.
When was Risk released and how long is it?
Risk was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Risk?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Risk was composed by Don Miller-Robinson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Risk?
Risk holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).