Dingo
“Truth is magic...It makes dreams come true.”
Synopsis
Young John Anderson is captivated by jazz musician Billy Cross when he performs on the remote airstrip of his Western Australian outback hometown after his plane is diverted. Years later, now a family man and making a meagre living tracking dingoes and playing trumpet in a local band, John still dreams of joining Billy on trumpet and makes a pilgrimage to Paris.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
DINGO TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Colin Friels
John Anderson
Miles Davis
Billy Cross
Helen Buday
Jane Anderson
Joe Petruzzi
Peter
Brigitte Catillon
Beatrice Boulain
Bernard Fresson
Jacques Boulain
Bernadette Lafont
Angie Cross
Helen Doig
Ruth
Eric Oldfield
Rod Fraser
Steven Shaw
Archie
Daniel Scott
Young John
Chelsea Gibson
Young Jane
Ben Mortley
Young Peter
Elissa McAuliffe
Emma Anderson
Fiona Bradshaw
Jo Anderson
Daniel Milgram
Paul
Hans Meyer
Gerard
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$200K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$300K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.5x
+$100K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rolf de Heer
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Rosenberg
- Original Score
- Miles Davis, Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- Dingo
- Country of Origin
- Australia, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $200K
- Worldwide Gross
- $300K
- Production Studios
- Vertigo Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rolf de Heer
Marc Rosenberg
Miles Davis, Michel Legrand
Denis Lenoir
Rolf de Heer
Department Leadership Roster
Rolf de Heer
Director
Marc Rosenberg
Screenplay
Miles Davis
Original Music Composer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Rolf de Heer
Producer
Denis Lenoir
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dingo.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Dingo.
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Amazon Prime Video Music MOVIE
Auto-generated by Multiple Streaming Service List Maker
MovieLens[:10K]
2021 January to July
Movies
Similar Titles to Dingo
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.1
6.0
5.4
7.4
5.8
6.6
8.5
6.7
6.8
6.5
7.0
6.0
8.0
6.3
6.9
More Like Dingo
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dingo
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dingo about?
Young John Anderson is captivated by jazz musician Billy Cross when he performs on the remote airstrip of his Western Australian outback hometown after his plane is diverted. Years later, now a family man and making a meagre living tracking dingoes and playing trumpet in a local band, John still dreams of joining Billy on trumpet and makes a pilgrimage to Paris.
Who directed Dingo?
Dingo was directed by Rolf de Heer.
Who stars in Dingo?
The principal cast of Dingo includes Colin Friels, Miles Davis, Helen Buday, Joe Petruzzi, Brigitte Catillon.
When was Dingo released and how long is it?
Dingo was released in 1991 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Dingo?
Dingo had a reported production budget of $200K and grossed $300K at the worldwide box office (1.5 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Dingo?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dingo was composed by Miles Davis, Michel Legrand.