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Sigrid Thornton
Cass
Temuera Morrison
Carrigan
Tammy Macintosh
Seal
Treffyn Koreshoff
Josh
Ralph Cotterill
Shuffler
Kelly Dale
Dismal
María Mercedes
Saphra
Scott Swalwell
Leo
Michael Denkha
Komras
Colleen Fitzpatrick
Cass's Mother
Jeff Truman
Bert
Robert Alexander
Rutherford
Geoff Cartwright
Pathologist
David Baldwin
Headmaster Pantle
Gillian Hyde
Sister Mary
Matthew O'Sullivan
Judge Grant
Charles Hambling
Surgeon Masters
Carole Skinner
Sex Store Wife
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Di Drew
- Screenplay & Story
- Gabrielle Lord, Peter Yeldham
- Original Score
- Mike Perjanik
- Original Title
- Whipping Boy
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Studios
- JNP Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Di Drew
Gabrielle Lord, Peter Yeldham
Mike Perjanik
Geoff Burton
Michael Honey
Ray Alchin, James Davern
Department Leadership Roster
Di Drew
Director
Peter Yeldham
Writer
Michael Honey
Editor
Geoff Burton
Director of Photography
Murray Picknett
Production Design
Louise Wakefield
Costume Design
Spike Cherrie
Stunt Coordinator
Ray Alchin
Producer
James Davern
Producer
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 Whipping Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Whipping Boy about?
A female lawyer heads a government taskforce investigating a suspected paedophile racket in Sydney. Based on the novel by Gabrielle Lord.
Who directed Whipping Boy?
Whipping Boy was directed by Di Drew.
Who stars in Whipping Boy?
The principal cast of Whipping Boy includes Sigrid Thornton, Temuera Morrison, Tammy Macintosh, Treffyn Koreshoff, Ralph Cotterill.
When was Whipping Boy released and how long is it?
Whipping Boy was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Whipping Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Whipping Boy was composed by Mike Perjanik.
Is Whipping Boy based on a book or true story?
Whipping Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Gabrielle Lord".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Whipping Boy?
Whipping Boy holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).