Pure Shit
“Humour... in a black vein”
Synopsis
Four young heroin addicts scour the streets of Melbourne in search of some good-quality narcotics – or as they call it, 'pure shit’. In the space of 48 hours, a friend dies of an overdose, they are ripped off by criminals and arrested and assaulted by police. They bungle a break-in, get chased by hooligans and one is sent to a methadone clinic. The search for drugs veers between farce and tragedy, but it never stops.
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Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$28K
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bert Deling
- Original Title
- Pure Shit
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $28K
- Production Studios
- Film Radio and Television Board of the Australia Council
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bert Deling
John Scott
Bob Weis
Department Leadership Roster
Bert Deling
Director
Bob Weis
Producer
John Scott
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pure Shit
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What is Pure Shit about?
Four young heroin addicts scour the streets of Melbourne in search of some good-quality narcotics – or as they call it, 'pure shit’. In the space of 48 hours, a friend dies of an overdose, they are ripped off by criminals and arrested and assaulted by police. They bungle a break-in, get chased by hooligans and one is sent to a methadone clinic. The search for drugs veers between farce and tragedy, but it never stops.
Who directed Pure Shit?
Pure Shit was directed by Bert Deling.
Who stars in Pure Shit?
The principal cast of Pure Shit includes Anne Hetherington, Helen Garner, Carol Porter, Phil Motherwell, John Laurie.
When was Pure Shit released and how long is it?
Pure Shit was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pure Shit?
Pure Shit holds official age classifications: AU: R 18+.