Dead Man's Float
Synopsis
A strange warning is followed by near disaster when a speedboat slices John's surfboard in half as his friends look on in horror. His curiosity aroused, John involves himself, his family, and friends in the bizarre mystery surrounding a silent trawler. But his curiosity may get him killed... when a ruthless smuggling ring, with $5,000,000 at stake, makes the situation even more dangerous!
Top Cast
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Greg Rowe
Johnny Bell
Sally Boyden
Anne
Jacqui Gordon
Sue
Rick Ireland
Pete
Bill Hunter
Eddie Bell
Sue Jones
Shirley Bell
Jack Heywood
Capt. Collins
Gus Mercurio
Mr. Dobraski
Marcel Cugola
Mr. Luth
Ernie Sigley
Snarks
Bunney Brooke
Parish
Brian Hannan
Rex Coates
Arlene Andrewartha
Mrs. Dobraski
Chris Haywood
Thug
Kerry Culpin
Bill Croxton
Jim Danton
Pub Man 1
Rob Constable
Pub Man 2
Chris Milne
Thug 1
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Sharp
- Screenplay & Story
- Roger Vaughn Carr
- Original Title
- Dead Man's Float
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Sharp
Roger Vaughn Carr
David Eggby
Cliff Hayes
Ewart Wade, Tom Broadbridge
Department Leadership Roster
David Eggby
Director of Photography
Cliff Hayes
Editor
Roger Vaughn Carr
Writer
Tom Broadbridge
Producer
Peter Sharp
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dead Man's Float
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What is Dead Man's Float about?
A strange warning is followed by near disaster when a speedboat slices John's surfboard in half as his friends look on in horror. His curiosity aroused, John involves himself, his family, and friends in the bizarre mystery surrounding a silent trawler. But his curiosity may get him killed... when a ruthless smuggling ring, with $5,000,000 at stake, makes the situation even more dangerous!
Who directed Dead Man's Float?
Dead Man's Float was directed by Peter Sharp.
Who stars in Dead Man's Float?
The principal cast of Dead Man's Float includes Greg Rowe, Sally Boyden, Jacqui Gordon, Rick Ireland, Bill Hunter.
When was Dead Man's Float released and how long is it?
Dead Man's Float was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dead Man's Float?
Dead Man's Float holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).