Carry Me Back
“Dad's dead weight. And they're both dead tired. But they'll both be dead broke. Unless they can carry him back.”
Synopsis
Two brothers take their father into the city for the weekend for a rugby game and a night on the town. However, the old man dies in their hotel and the boys need to smuggle his body back to their farm and make it appear that he died there to satisfy a clause in his will or else they won't inherit the property.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Reid
- Screenplay & Story
- Keith Aberdein, Derek Morton, Joy Cowley, John Reid
- Original Score
- Tim Bridgewater
- Original Title
- Carry Me Back
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- New Zealand Film Commission
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Reid
Keith Aberdein, Derek Morton, Joy Cowley, John Reid
Tim Bridgewater
Graeme Cowley
Michael Horton, Simon Reece
Graeme Cowley
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Aberdein
Writer
Michael Horton
Editor
Graeme Cowley
Director of Photography
Derek Morton
Writer
John Reid
Director
John Reid
Writer
Graeme Cowley
Producer
Simon Reece
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Carry Me Back
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What is Carry Me Back about?
Two brothers take their father into the city for the weekend for a rugby game and a night on the town. However, the old man dies in their hotel and the boys need to smuggle his body back to their farm and make it appear that he died there to satisfy a clause in his will or else they won't inherit the property.
Who directed Carry Me Back?
Carry Me Back was directed by John Reid.
Who stars in Carry Me Back?
The principal cast of Carry Me Back includes Grant Tilly, Kelly Johnson, Dorothy McKegg, Derek Hardwick, Joanne Mildenhall.
When was Carry Me Back released and how long is it?
Carry Me Back was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for Carry Me Back?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Carry Me Back was composed by Tim Bridgewater.