Newcastle
“You're only young forever once.”
Synopsis
17-year old Jesse lives in the shadow of his older brother Victor's failure to become surfing's Next Big Thing. Even when he's in his natural habitat of magnificent surf breaks, his blue-collar future is brought home by the coal barges that constantly line his horizon. Jesse has the natural skills to surf his way out of this reality and onto the international circuit but can he overcome his equally natural ability to sabotage himself? A momentous weekend away with his mates that includes first love and tragedy leads him to discover what's really important, and also to the performance of a lifetime.
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NEWCASTLE: AUSTRALIA TRAILER (Peccadillo Pictures)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-04-09
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Lachlan Buchanan
Jesse
Xavier Samuel
Fergus
Reshad Strik
Victor
Kirk Jenkins
Andy
Israel Cannan
Scotty
Ben Milliken
Nathan
Debra Ades
Debra
Rebecca Breeds
Leah
Gigi Edgley
Sandra
Joy Smithers
Flora
Jaymes Triglone
Billy
Woody Naismith
Jake
Zachary Garred
Kurt
Zachary Garred
Ripley
Anthony Hayes
Danny
Shane Jacobson
Reggie
Barry Otto
Gramps
June Page
Bette (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 25, 2008
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 4, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Castle
- Original Score
- Michael Yezerski
- Original Title
- Newcastle
- Country of Origin
- Australia, Japan
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Dragonfly Pictures, Australian Film Finance Corporation, 3 Dogs & a Pony, Newcastle Pictures, IFF/CINV
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Castle
Dan Castle
Michael Yezerski
Richard Michalak
Rodrigo Balart
Naomi Wenck, Charles Hannah, Megumi Fukasawa, Satoru Iseki, Akira Ishii
Department Leadership Roster
Dan Castle
Director
Dan Castle
Writer
Naomi Wenck
Producer
Richard Michalak
Director of Photography
Rodrigo Balart
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Newcastle
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What is Newcastle about?
17-year old Jesse lives in the shadow of his older brother Victor's failure to become surfing's Next Big Thing. Even when he's in his natural habitat of magnificent surf breaks, his blue-collar future is brought home by the coal barges that constantly line his horizon. Jesse has the natural skills to surf his way out of this reality and onto the international circuit but can he overcome his equally natural ability to sabotage himself? A momentous weekend away with his mates that includes first love and tragedy leads him to discover what's really important, and also to the performance of a lifetime.
Who directed Newcastle?
Newcastle was directed by Dan Castle.
Who stars in Newcastle?
The principal cast of Newcastle includes Lachlan Buchanan, Xavier Samuel, Reshad Strik, Kirk Jenkins, Israel Cannan.
When was Newcastle released and how long is it?
Newcastle was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Newcastle?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Newcastle was composed by Michael Yezerski.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Newcastle?
Newcastle holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).