The Mule
“It's what's inside that counts.”
Synopsis
In 1983, a naive man is detained by Australian Federal Police with lethal narcotics hidden in his stomach. After being apprehended, ‘The Mule’ makes a desperate choice... to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence – literally.
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-09-29
Top Cast
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Hugo Weaving
Tom Croft
Angus Sampson
Ray Jenkins
Leigh Whannell
Gavin Ellis
Ewen Leslie
Paris
Geoff Morrell
John
Georgina Haig
Jasmine Griffiths
Noni Hazlehurst
Judy Jenkins
John Noble
Pat Shepherd
Chris Pang
Phuk
Nick Farnell
Customs Scott
Marney McQueen
Customs Deb
Dave Lawson
Cheeky Graeme
Emma-Jane Newton
Sandra Spence
Alex Menglet
Victor
Ilya Altman
Ziggy Woytak
Brendan Bacon
Neil
Maria Volk
Tiffany
Lasarus Ratuere
Josh
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 10, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tony Mahony
- Screenplay & Story
- Simon van der Borgh, Jaime Browne, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell
- Original Title
- The Mule
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- Hungarian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Screen Australia, 4Cows, Cherub Films, Nervous Tick Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tony Mahony
Simon van der Borgh, Jaime Browne, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell
Stefan Duscio
Andy Canny
Angus Sampson, Jane Liscombe, Leigh Whannell, Michele Bennett, Angus Coupland
Department Leadership Roster
Angus Sampson
Producer
Jane Liscombe
Producer
Tony Mahony
Director
Stefan Duscio
Director of Photography
Cappi Ireland
Costume Design
Paddy Reardon
Production Design
Andy Canny
Editor
Angus Sampson
Writer
Leigh Whannell
Writer
Jaime Browne
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mule
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What is The Mule about?
In 1983, a naive man is detained by Australian Federal Police with lethal narcotics hidden in his stomach. After being apprehended, ‘The Mule’ makes a desperate choice... to defy his bodily functions and withhold the evidence – literally.
Who directed The Mule?
The Mule was directed by Tony Mahony.
Who stars in The Mule?
The principal cast of The Mule includes Hugo Weaving, Angus Sampson, Leigh Whannell, Ewen Leslie, Geoff Morrell.
When was The Mule released and how long is it?
The Mule was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mule?
The Mule holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.).