The Odd Angry Shot
“In Vietnam, the name of the game is survival.”
Synopsis
A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, from the numbing boredom of camp life and long range patrols, raids and ambushes where nothing happens, to the the terror of enduring mortar barrages from an unseen enemy. Men die and are crippled in combat by firefights and booby traps, soldiers kill and capture the enemy, gather intelligence and retake ground only to cede it again whilst battling against the bureaucracy and obstinacy of the conventional military hierarchy. In the end they return to civilization, forever changed by their experiences but glad to return to the life they once knew.
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The Odd Angry Shot (1979) - NFSA Restores trailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-11
Top Cast
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Graham Kennedy
Harry
John Hargreaves
Bung
John Jarratt
Bill
Bryan Brown
Rogers
Graeme Blundell
Dawson
Richard Moir
Medic
Peter Drouyn
Sergeant Johnson
Ian Gilmour
Scott
Graham Rouse
The Cook
Tony Barry
Black Ronnie
John Allen
Lieut. Golonka
Brandon Burke
Isaacs
John Fitzgerald
Intelligence Corporal
Mike Harris
Sergeant Major
Johnny Garfield
Padre
Ray Meagher
Range Corporal
Frankie J. Holden
Spotted Soldier
Roger Newcombe
Lieut. Clifford
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$600K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tom Jeffrey
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Jeffrey
- Original Score
- Michael Carlos
- Original Title
- The Odd Angry Shot
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $600K
- Production Studios
- New South Wales Film Corp., Australian Film Commission, Samson Productions Pty. Ltd.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tom Jeffrey
Tom Jeffrey, William L. Nagle
Michael Carlos
Donald McAlpine
Brian Kavanagh
Sue Milliken, Tom Jeffrey
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Jeffrey
Director
Donald McAlpine
Director of Photography
Tom Jeffrey
Screenplay
Brian Kavanagh
Editor
Bernard Hides
Production Design
Michael Carlos
Original Music Composer
Sue Milliken
Producer
Tom Jeffrey
Producer
Anna Senior
Costume Design
Buddy Joe Hooker
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Odd Angry Shot
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What is The Odd Angry Shot about?
A group of Australian SAS regiment soldiers are deployed to Vietnam around 1967/8 and encounter the realities of war, from the numbing boredom of camp life and long range patrols, raids and ambushes where nothing happens, to the the terror of enduring mortar barrages from an unseen enemy. Men die and are crippled in combat by firefights and booby traps, soldiers kill and capture the enemy, gather intelligence and retake ground only to cede it again whilst battling against the bureaucracy and obstinacy of the conventional military hierarchy. In the end they return to civilization, forever changed by their experiences but glad to return to the life they once knew.
Who directed The Odd Angry Shot?
The Odd Angry Shot was directed by Tom Jeffrey.
Who stars in The Odd Angry Shot?
The principal cast of The Odd Angry Shot includes Graham Kennedy, John Hargreaves, John Jarratt, Bryan Brown, Graeme Blundell.
When was The Odd Angry Shot released and how long is it?
The Odd Angry Shot was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
Who composed the musical score for The Odd Angry Shot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Odd Angry Shot was composed by Michael Carlos.
Is The Odd Angry Shot based on a book or true story?
The Odd Angry Shot is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "William L. Nagle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Odd Angry Shot?
The Odd Angry Shot holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).