The Merger
“If they can play they can stay”
Synopsis
A country football coach who has a plan to rebuild the local football team by recruiting recently settled asylum seekers.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Merger - Trailer (2018) Australian AFL ComedyOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-07-02
Top Cast
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Damian Callinan
Troy Carrington
Kate Mulvany
Angie Barlow
John Howard
Bull Barlow
Rafferty Grierson
Neil Barlow
Fayssal Bazzi
Sayyid
Josh McConville
Snapper
Angus McLaren
Carpet Burn
Nick Cody
Goober
Penny Cook
Fran Barlow
Stephen Hunter
Neville
Zenia Starr
Navina
Michael Morley
Morris Dancer / Medieval Performer / Goal Umpire
Aaron Gocs
Porterhouse
Sahil Saluja
Suresh
Ben Knight
Harpo
Harry Tseng
Tou Pou
Francis Kamara
Didier
Adam Drummond
Hibbert
Release History & Theatrical Window
Melbourne International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Grentell
- Screenplay & Story
- Kelly Lefever, Damian Callinan, Simon van der Borgh
- Original Score
- David Bridie
- Original Title
- The Merger
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Crow Crow Productions, Screen Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Grentell
Kelly Lefever, Damian Callinan, Simon van der Borgh
David Bridie
Tony Luu
Christopher Mill
Anne Robinson, David Gross, Jeff Harrison
Department Leadership Roster
Damian Callinan
Writer
Christopher Mill
Editor
Anne Robinson
Producer
Mark Grentell
Director
Tony Luu
Director of Photography
Nicola Stillone
Production Design
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 Merger
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Merger about?
A country football coach who has a plan to rebuild the local football team by recruiting recently settled asylum seekers.
Who directed The Merger?
The Merger was directed by Mark Grentell.
Who stars in The Merger?
The principal cast of The Merger includes Damian Callinan, Kate Mulvany, John Howard, Rafferty Grierson, Fayssal Bazzi.
When was The Merger released and how long is it?
The Merger was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Merger?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Merger was composed by David Bridie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Merger?
The Merger holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).