The Roly Poly Man
“A comedy of questionable taste”
Synopsis
Private detective Dirk Trent, a collector of cigarette butts, a "smooth" ladies man, a wearer of bad suits, and he's convinced there's more to an incident he caught on tape, where a man seemed about to murder his mistress with an axe. Delving deeper, the film enters some seldom-trodden territory as it slips easily into horror and sci-fi, while still maintaining the hilarious dialogue
Top Cast
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Paul Chubb
Dirk Trent
Deborah Kennedy
Chantal
Susan Lyons
Sandra Burnett
Les Foxcroft
Mickey
Zoe Bertram
Laurel Trent
Frank Whitten
Dr. Henderson
Peter Braunstein
Det. Tom Mckenzie
John Batchelor
Axel
Rowan Woods
Prof. Wauchop
Jane Harders
Jane Lewis
Valerie Bader
Motel Manager
Sarah Lambert
Vicki Lane
Jim Pike
Tony
Roy Billing
Sidebottom
Barbara Stephens
Nun
Bruce Venables
Security Guard
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Young
- Screenplay & Story
- Kym Goldsworthy
- Original Score
- David Skinner
- Original Title
- The Roly Poly Man
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- Kolapore Management, Rough Cut Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Young
Kym Goldsworthy
David Skinner
Brian J. Breheny
Neil Thumpston
Peter Green, Jonathan Shteinman
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Young
Director
Peter Green
Producer
Brian J. Breheny
Director of Photography
Neil Thumpston
Editor
Kym Goldsworthy
Screenplay
David Skinner
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Roly Poly Man
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Roly Poly Man about?
Private detective Dirk Trent, a collector of cigarette butts, a "smooth" ladies man, a wearer of bad suits, and he's convinced there's more to an incident he caught on tape, where a man seemed about to murder his mistress with an axe. Delving deeper, the film enters some seldom-trodden territory as it slips easily into horror and sci-fi, while still maintaining the hilarious dialogue
Who directed The Roly Poly Man?
The Roly Poly Man was directed by Bill Young.
Who stars in The Roly Poly Man?
The principal cast of The Roly Poly Man includes Paul Chubb, Deborah Kennedy, Susan Lyons, Les Foxcroft, Zoe Bertram.
When was The Roly Poly Man released and how long is it?
The Roly Poly Man was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for The Roly Poly Man?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Roly Poly Man was composed by David Skinner.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Roly Poly Man?
The Roly Poly Man holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).