The Brush-Off
“There's nothing abstract about a loaded gun!”
Synopsis
The political adviser to Australia's Minister of the Arts investigates the suspicious death of a disgruntled artist.
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David Wenham
Murray Whelan
Mick Molloy
Angelo Agnelli
Deborah Kennedy
Trish
Steve Bisley
Eastlake
Julian O'Donnell
Red Whelan
Justine Clarke
Salina
Leah Vandenberg
Claire Sutton
Andrew S. Gilbert
Duncan Keogh
Heather Mitchell
Fiona Lambert
Bruce Spence
Philip Veale
John Clarke
Ken Sproule
Robyn Butler
Wendy Whelan
Alex Menglet
Max Katyn
Joel Tobeck
Spider
Ron Falk
Giles Aubrey (as Ronald Falk)
Tracy Mann
Faye Curnow
Julie Forsyth
Bernice Kaufman
Robert Grubb
Det Sen Con Micaelis
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sam Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Shane Maloney, John Clarke
- Original Score
- Cezary Skubiszewski
- Original Title
- The Brush-Off
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Huntaway Film, Ruby Entertainment, Film Victoria, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sam Neill
Shane Maloney, John Clarke
Cezary Skubiszewski
Ellery Ryan
Wayne Hyett
Jay Cassells, Stephen Luby, Mark Ruse, John Clarke, Sam Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Wayne Hyett
Editor
Jay Cassells
Producer
Ellery Ryan
Director of Photography
John Clarke
Producer
Chris Kennedy
Production Design
Stephen Luby
Producer
Mark Ruse
Producer
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Sam Neill
Producer
Cezary Skubiszewski
Original Music Composer
Sam Neill
Director
John Clarke
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Brush-Off
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Brush-Off about?
The political adviser to Australia's Minister of the Arts investigates the suspicious death of a disgruntled artist.
Who directed The Brush-Off?
The Brush-Off was directed by Sam Neill.
Who stars in The Brush-Off?
The principal cast of The Brush-Off includes David Wenham, Mick Molloy, Deborah Kennedy, Steve Bisley, Julian O'Donnell.
When was The Brush-Off released and how long is it?
The Brush-Off was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
Who composed the musical score for The Brush-Off?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Brush-Off was composed by Cezary Skubiszewski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Brush-Off?
The Brush-Off holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).