The Nugget
“Being filthy rich is a dirty business.”
Synopsis
'The Nugget' looks at how instant wealth suddenly changes the lives of three working class men - not necessarily for the better, but always with hilarious consequences.
Top Cast
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Eric Bana
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Stephen Curry
Wookie
Dave O'Neil
Sue
Peter Moon
Ratner
Vince Colosimo
Dimitri
Belinda Emmett
Cheryl
Chris Haywood
Doug
Jean Kittson
Joyce
Max Cullen
Wally
Alan Brough
Jurgen
Sallyanne Ryan
Darlene
Karen Pang
Moon Choo
Jeff Truman
George
Linda Cropper
Roadhouse Waitress
Jane Hall
Lucy
Phillip Ko Fai
Chinese Restaurant Manager
Nellie Bennett
Wendy
Scott McGregor
Derek McLeod
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 12, 2006
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bill Bennett
- Screenplay & Story
- Bill Bennett
- Original Score
- Nigel Westlake
- Original Title
- The Nugget
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Production Studios
- B.J. Films, Australian Film Commission, South Australian Film Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Premium Movie Partnership, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bill Bennett
Bill Bennett
Nigel Westlake
Danny Ruhlmann, Brendan Shaw
Henry Dangar
Jennifer Cluff, Richard Sheffield, Bill Bennett
Department Leadership Roster
Bill Bennett
Director
Danny Ruhlmann
Director of Photography
Jennifer Cluff
Producer
Bill Bennett
Writer
Henry Dangar
Editor
Nicholas McCallum
Production Design
Johnny Hallyday
Stunt Coordinator
Bill Bennett
Producer
Nigel Westlake
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Nugget
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Nugget about?
'The Nugget' looks at how instant wealth suddenly changes the lives of three working class men - not necessarily for the better, but always with hilarious consequences.
Who directed The Nugget?
The Nugget was directed by Bill Bennett.
Who stars in The Nugget?
The principal cast of The Nugget includes Eric Bana, Stephen Curry, Dave O'Neil, Peter Moon, Vince Colosimo.
When was The Nugget released and how long is it?
The Nugget was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
Who composed the musical score for The Nugget?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Nugget was composed by Nigel Westlake.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Nugget?
The Nugget 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: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).