Mallboy
“Just Another Ordinary Australian Family”
Synopsis
A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam (Brett Swain) is in prison, while his mother Jenny (Nell Feeney) is too lost in her problems with alcohol to provide much guidance for her children. Left to his own devices, Shaun commits petty theft, smokes pot, and deals drugs to his friends as they hang out at the nearby shopping mall. Shaun seems unable to reach out to anyone, not even his girlfriend (Lauren Hawker) or Darren (Brett Tucker), a social worker eager to help him. When his father is released from prison and brings his mistress to the "Welcome Home" party Jenny throws for him, Shaun comes to realize that if he is ever to resolve his problems, he will have to do it without the help of his family. Mallboy marked the feature film debut for writer/director Vincent Giarrusso.
Top Cast
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Shaun
Nell Feeney
Jenny
Brett Swain
Sam
Jo Kennedy
Janice
Brett Tucker
Darren
Maxie Rickard
Tanya
Sarah Naumoff
Joanne
Lauren Hawker
Sue
Ronald Grima
Dean
Sheryl Munks
Pam
Victoria Eagger
Yvonne
John Penman
Brian
Susan Godfrey
Constable Tamara
Helen Doig
Ann-Marie
Pauline Terry-Beitz
Jean
Vincent Gil
Mad Frank
Marcia Ferguson
Tracy
Andrea Swifte
Manager
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Vincent Giarrusso
- Screenplay & Story
- Tony Ayres, Vincent Giarrusso
- Original Score
- Glenn Bennie, Vincent Giarrusso
- Original Title
- Mallboy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- Australian Film Commission, SBS Independent, The Premium Movie Partnership, Twenty 20, Film Victoria
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Vincent Giarrusso
Tony Ayres, Vincent Giarrusso
Glenn Bennie, Vincent Giarrusso
Brendan Lavelle
Mark Atkin
Fiona Eagger
Department Leadership Roster
Vincent Giarrusso
Director
Fiona Eagger
Producer
Brendan Lavelle
Director of Photography
Mark Atkin
Editor
Glenn Bennie
Original Music Composer
Vincent Giarrusso
Original Music Composer
Brian Alexander
Production Design
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Peters
Stunt Coordinator
Vincent Giarrusso
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mallboy.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mallboy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mallboy about?
A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam (Brett Swain) is in prison, while his mother Jenny (Nell Feeney) is too lost in her problems with alcohol to provide much guidance for her children. Left to his own devices, Shaun commits petty theft, smokes pot, and deals drugs to his friends as they hang out at the nearby shopping mall. Shaun seems unable to reach out to anyone, not even his girlfriend (Lauren Hawker) or Darren (Brett Tucker), a social worker eager to help him. When his father is released from prison and brings his mistress to the "Welcome Home" party Jenny throws for him, Shaun comes to realize that if he is ever to resolve his problems, he will have to do it without the help of his family. Mallboy marked the feature film debut for writer/director Vincent Giarrusso.
Who directed Mallboy?
Mallboy was directed by Vincent Giarrusso.
Who stars in Mallboy?
The principal cast of Mallboy includes Kane McNay, Nell Feeney, Brett Swain, Jo Kennedy, Brett Tucker.
When was Mallboy released and how long is it?
Mallboy was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Mallboy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mallboy was composed by Glenn Bennie, Vincent Giarrusso.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mallboy?
Mallboy holds official age classifications: AU: MA15+ (Mature Accompanied — Restricted to persons 15 and older.).