Rest for the Wicked
“A tale of sex, drugs and mobility scooters.”
Synopsis
Ex-cop Murray(Tony Barry), is compelled to come out of retirement for one last case, when he finds out his old nemesis Frank (John Bach) is now in the Knightsbridge Gardens Retirement Village. In order to catch his man, Murray goes undercover by becoming a resident. He also discovers a world of sex, drugs and rocking chairs where life is lived and being old does not mean feeling past it. However Murray discovers that things are not always what they may seem to be.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Simon Pattison
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Moore
- Original Score
- David Long
- Original Title
- Rest for the Wicked
- Country of Origin
- New Zealand
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 11m
- Production Studios
- Esidarp Productions, Antipodean Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Simon Pattison
Bob Moore
David Long
Jos Wheeler
Paul Maxwell
Maile Daugherty
Department Leadership Roster
Kirsty Steel
Costume Design
Bob Moore
Writer
Shayne Radford
Production Design
Jos Wheeler
Director of Photography
Simon Pattison
Director
David Long
Original Music Composer
Maile Daugherty
Producer
Paul Maxwell
Editor
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What is Rest for the Wicked about?
Ex-cop Murray(Tony Barry), is compelled to come out of retirement for one last case, when he finds out his old nemesis Frank (John Bach) is now in the Knightsbridge Gardens Retirement Village. In order to catch his man, Murray goes undercover by becoming a resident. He also discovers a world of sex, drugs and rocking chairs where life is lived and being old does not mean feeling past it. However Murray discovers that things are not always what they may seem to be.
Who directed Rest for the Wicked?
Rest for the Wicked was directed by Simon Pattison.
Who stars in Rest for the Wicked?
The principal cast of Rest for the Wicked includes Tony Barry, John Bach, Elisabeth Easther, Teresa Woodham, Elizabeth McRae.
When was Rest for the Wicked released and how long is it?
Rest for the Wicked was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 11m.
Who composed the musical score for Rest for the Wicked?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Rest for the Wicked was composed by David Long.