Pallet on the Floor
“One of Those Blighters.”
Synopsis
A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a drunk truck driver, Jack (Bach), attacks Sam's Maori wife Sue (O'Brien). In the struggle, Sam and friends end up killing Jack. None of them regrets this, but it has been observed by Miriam (Gruar) who decides to blackmail Sam. Jack's brother Joe (Napier) comes looking for revenge and ends up being killed by Basil (Spence). Their jobs at the freezer works are terminated, and Basil has his own idea about how to get out of their troubles.
Top Cast
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Peter McCauley
Sam Jamieson
Jillian O'Brien
Sue Jamieson
Bruce Spence
Basil Beaumont-Foster
Shirley Gruar
Miriam Breen
Alistair Douglas
Stan Breen
Tony Barry
Larkman
Jeremy Stephens
Spud McGhee
Michael Wilson
Shorty Larsen
Terence Cooper
Brendon O'Keefe
John Bach
Jack Voot
Marshall Napier
Joe Voot
Curly Del Monte
Mason Voot
Peter Rowley
Henderson
Ian Watkin
Amos
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lynton Butler
- Screenplay & Story
- Lynton Butler, Martyn Sanderson
- Original Score
- Bruno Lawrence, Jonathon Crawford
- Original Title
- Pallet on the Floor
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Mirage Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lynton Butler
Lynton Butler, Martyn Sanderson
Bruno Lawrence, Jonathon Crawford
Kevin Hayward
Patrick Monaghan
Larry Parr
Department Leadership Roster
Larry Parr
Producer
Lynton Butler
Screenplay
Patrick Monaghan
Editor
Kevin Hayward
Director of Photography
Christine West
Costume Design
Bruno Lawrence
Original Music Composer
Martyn Sanderson
Screenplay
Lyn Bergquist
Production Design
Jonathon Crawford
Original Music Composer
Lynton Butler
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pallet on the Floor
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Pallet on the Floor about?
A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a drunk truck driver, Jack (Bach), attacks Sam's Maori wife Sue (O'Brien). In the struggle, Sam and friends end up killing Jack. None of them regrets this, but it has been observed by Miriam (Gruar) who decides to blackmail Sam. Jack's brother Joe (Napier) comes looking for revenge and ends up being killed by Basil (Spence). Their jobs at the freezer works are terminated, and Basil has his own idea about how to get out of their troubles.
Who directed Pallet on the Floor?
Pallet on the Floor was directed by Lynton Butler.
Who stars in Pallet on the Floor?
The principal cast of Pallet on the Floor includes Peter McCauley, Jillian O'Brien, Bruce Spence, Shirley Gruar, Alistair Douglas.
When was Pallet on the Floor released and how long is it?
Pallet on the Floor was released in 1986 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Pallet on the Floor?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pallet on the Floor was composed by Bruno Lawrence, Jonathon Crawford.