The Bet
“What would you risk?”
Synopsis
Young Sydney stockbroker, Will, makes a bet with his rich mate Angus - who can make the most money in three months with $50,000? Obsessed with winning, Will finds himself engaged in high stakes games and deception, bending all the rules, until he discovers that winning at all costs could mean losing more than he could ever imagine.
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Matthew Newton
Will
Sibylla Budd
Tory
Tim Richards
Benno
Roy Billing
George
Rick Cosnett
Mike Voss
Anthony Harkin
Nick
Peta Sergeant
Lila
Paul Gleeson
Steven O'Grady
Noel Hodda
Brian
Joshua Rosenthal
Detective (as Josh Rosenthal)
Michael Beattie
Detective
Birgit Wolf
Attractive Woman at Polo
Anthony Gerard
Tony Hamilton
Aden Young
Angus
Alyssa McClelland
Trish
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$3.2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Caroline Gerard
- Original Title
- The Bet
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $3.2M
- Production Studios
- Gerrycan Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Lee
Caroline Gerard
Caroline Gerard
Department Leadership Roster
Caroline Gerard
Producer
Mark Lee
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Bet
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What is The Bet about?
Young Sydney stockbroker, Will, makes a bet with his rich mate Angus - who can make the most money in three months with $50,000? Obsessed with winning, Will finds himself engaged in high stakes games and deception, bending all the rules, until he discovers that winning at all costs could mean losing more than he could ever imagine.
Who directed The Bet?
The Bet was directed by Mark Lee.
Who stars in The Bet?
The principal cast of The Bet includes Matthew Newton, Sibylla Budd, Tim Richards, Roy Billing, Rick Cosnett.
When was The Bet released and how long is it?
The Bet was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Bet?
The Bet holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.).