Spear
“A foot in each world. A heart in none.”
Synopsis
A young man reconciles ancient tradition with the modern, urban world in this debut feature from Stephen Page, artistic director of Australia’s renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Spear - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-08-01
Top Cast
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Aaron Pedersen
Suicide Man
Djakapurra Munyarryun
Big Man
Waangenga Blanco
Dingo Man
Kaine Sultan-Babij
Androgynous Man
Beau Dean Riley Smith
Alcohol Man
Leonard Mickelo
Abused Man
Demala Wunungmurra
Old Man
Romeo Munyarryun
Romeo
Elmi Kris
Old Woman
Yolande Brown
Earth Spirit
Nicola Sabatino
Woman of Desire
Troy Honeysett
White Man
Hunter Page-Lochard
Djali
Paul Knobloch
Dancer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Adelaide Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Page
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Page, Justin Monjo
- Original Score
- David Page
- Original Title
- Spear
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 24m
- Production Studios
- Arenamedia, Bangarra Dance Theatre, Brown Cab
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Page
Stephen Page, Justin Monjo
David Page
Bonnie Elliott
Simon Njoo
John Harvey, Robert Connolly, Liz Kearney
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Page
Director
Stephen Page
Writer
Justin Monjo
Writer
John Harvey
Producer
David Page
Original Music Composer
Bonnie Elliott
Director of Photography
Simon Njoo
Editor
Jacob Nash
Production Design
Jennifer Irwin
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Spear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Spear about?
A young man reconciles ancient tradition with the modern, urban world in this debut feature from Stephen Page, artistic director of Australia’s renowned Bangarra Dance Theatre.
Who directed Spear?
Spear was directed by Stephen Page.
Who stars in Spear?
The principal cast of Spear includes Aaron Pedersen, Djakapurra Munyarryun, Waangenga Blanco, Kaine Sultan-Babij, Beau Dean Riley Smith.
When was Spear released and how long is it?
Spear was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 24m.
Who composed the musical score for Spear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Spear was composed by David Page.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Spear?
Spear holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).