Riot
“Come out fighting”
Synopsis
A look at the 1970s Gay Rights Movement in Australia through the eyes of dedicated activist Lance Gowland. As Lance deals with his sexuality, he must also juggle work, family and relationships.
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Riot: TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-22
Top Cast
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Damon Herriman
Lance Gowland
Kate Box
Marg McCann
Xavier Samuel
Jim Walker
Jessica De Gouw
Robyn Plaister
Josh Quong Tart
Ron Austin
Fern Sutherland
Sue Willis
Benedict Hardie
Hugh
Eden Falk
Peter 'Bon' Bonsall-Boone
Kate Cheel
Jenny
Shaun Martindale
Wharfie
Luke Mullins
Peter de Waal
Luke Fewster
Greg
Andrew McFarlane
Neville Wran
George H. Xanthis
Constable Agostini
Kieran Clancy-Lowe
Barman
Will McDonald
Jeremy
Christian Byers
Murph
Hanna Mangan Lawrence
Gabrielle Antolovich
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jeffrey Walker
- Screenplay & Story
- Greg Waters
- Original Score
- David Hirschfelder
- Original Title
- Riot
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Werner Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jeffrey Walker
Greg Waters
David Hirschfelder
Martin McGrath
Geoffrey Lamb
Alastair McKinnon, Brett Sleigh, Louise Smith, Joanna Werner
Department Leadership Roster
Greg Waters
Writer
Louise Smith
Producer
Joanna Werner
Producer
Geoffrey Lamb
Editor
Xanthe Heubel
Costume Design
Jeffrey Walker
Director
Martin McGrath
Director of Photography
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 Riot
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What is Riot about?
A look at the 1970s Gay Rights Movement in Australia through the eyes of dedicated activist Lance Gowland. As Lance deals with his sexuality, he must also juggle work, family and relationships.
Who directed Riot?
Riot was directed by Jeffrey Walker.
Who stars in Riot?
The principal cast of Riot includes Damon Herriman, Kate Box, Xavier Samuel, Jessica De Gouw, Josh Quong Tart.
When was Riot released and how long is it?
Riot was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Riot?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riot was composed by David Hirschfelder.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Riot?
Riot holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).