The Dish
“Man's first step on the moon nearly stumbled on earth.”
Synopsis
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.
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The Dish (2000) Official Trailer - Sam Neill, Billy Mitchell Movie HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-10-22
Top Cast
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Sam Neill
Cliff Buxton - Dish Master
Patrick Warburton
Al Burnett - From NASA
Kevin Harrington
Ross 'Mitch' Mitchell - Maneuvers
Tom Long
Glenn Latham - Electronics
Eliza Szonert
Janine Kellerman - The Girl
Roy Billing
Mayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
John McMartin
U.S. Ambassador Howard
Bille Brown
Prime Minister
Tayler Kane
Rudi Kellerman - Safeguard
Andrew S. Gilbert
Len Purvis
Genevieve Mooy
May McIntyre - The Mom
Carl Snell
Billy McIntyre - The Kid
Lenka Kripac
Marie McIntyre - The Teenager
Matthew Moore
Keith Morrison - The Soldier
Roz Hammond
Miss Nolan - Teacher
Christopher-Robin Street
Damien - Student
Grant Thompson
Mr. Callen
Luke Keltie
Graeme - Student
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 14, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rob Sitch
- Screenplay & Story
- Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch
- Original Score
- Edmund Choi
- Original Title
- The Dish
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- Working Dog, Distant Horizon
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Sitch
Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy, Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch
Edmund Choi
Graeme Wood
Jill Bilcock
Jane Kennedy, Santo Cilauro, Rob Sitch, Tom Gleisner, Michael Hirsh
Department Leadership Roster
Tom Gleisner
Screenplay
Jane Kennedy
Screenplay
Santo Cilauro
Screenplay
Jill Bilcock
Editor
Edmund Choi
Original Music Composer
Rob Sitch
Director
Graeme Wood
Director of Photography
Jane Kennedy
Producer
Rob Sitch
Screenplay
Santo Cilauro
Producer
Rob Sitch
Producer
Tom Gleisner
Producer
Carrie Kennedy
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Dish about?
A group of maverick scientists on a remote Australian sheep farm are the globe's only hope for obtaining the epic images of man's first steps on the moon.
Who directed The Dish?
The Dish was directed by Rob Sitch.
Who stars in The Dish?
The principal cast of The Dish includes Sam Neill, Patrick Warburton, Kevin Harrington, Tom Long, Eliza Szonert.
When was The Dish released and how long is it?
The Dish was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for The Dish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dish was composed by Edmund Choi.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dish?
The Dish holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).