Around the World in Eighty Ways
Synopsis
Mavis Davis has had enough! Younger son Eddie wears headphones all day and almost electrocutes her. Older boy Wally is gay and lives in a huge over-ripe banana. And her husband Roly has grown into a blind, motionless, emotionless vegetable. So pack the bags, Mavis is off on an around the world package trip leaving them all behind. However, when Dad finds out she has been joined by their hated next door neighbour long dead passions begin to stir. Blind, senile old Dad decides to chase his wife around the world...
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen MacLean
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Leadon, Stephen MacLean
- Original Score
- Chris Neal
- Original Title
- Around the World in Eighty Ways
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Palm Beach Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen MacLean
Paul Leadon, Stephen MacLean
Chris Neal
Andrew Lesnie, Louis Irving
Marc van Buuren
David Elfick, Steve Knapman
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen MacLean
Director
Paul Leadon
Writer
Stephen MacLean
Writer
Chris Neal
Original Music Composer
Louis Irving
Director of Photography
Marc van Buuren
Editor
Lissa Coote
Production Design
Clarissa Patterson
Costume Design
David Elfick
Producer
Steve Knapman
Producer
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What is Around the World in Eighty Ways about?
Mavis Davis has had enough! Younger son Eddie wears headphones all day and almost electrocutes her. Older boy Wally is gay and lives in a huge over-ripe banana. And her husband Roly has grown into a blind, motionless, emotionless vegetable. So pack the bags, Mavis is off on an around the world package trip leaving them all behind. However, when Dad finds out she has been joined by their hated next door neighbour long dead passions begin to stir. Blind, senile old Dad decides to chase his wife around the world...
Who directed Around the World in Eighty Ways?
Around the World in Eighty Ways was directed by Stephen MacLean.
Who stars in Around the World in Eighty Ways?
The principal cast of Around the World in Eighty Ways includes Philip Quast, Allan Penney, Diana Davidson, Małgorzata Dobrowolska, Kelly Dingwall.
When was Around the World in Eighty Ways released and how long is it?
Around the World in Eighty Ways was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for Around the World in Eighty Ways?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Around the World in Eighty Ways was composed by Chris Neal.