Welcome to Woop Woop
“The hills are alive...”
Synopsis
A con artist escapes a deal gone wrong in New York and winds up in the Aussie outback in a strange town whose inhabitants are an oddball collection of misfits.
Top Cast
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Johnathon Schaech
Teddy
Rod Taylor
Daddy-O
Susie Porter
Angie
Dee Smart
Krystal
Richard Moir
Reggie
Maggie Kirkpatrick
Ginger
Paul Mercurio
Midget
Rachel Griffiths
Sylvia
Barry Humphries
Blind Wally
Tina Louise
Bella
Mark Wilson
Duffy
Stan Yarramunua
Young Lionel
Bob Oxenbould
Moose
Janice Oxenbould
Big Pat
Daniel Rigney
Small Kenny
David Hoey
Dirty Dean
Sarah Osmo
Laverne
Con Demetriou
Darren
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
November 13, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephan Elliott
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Thomas
- Original Score
- Guy Gross
- Original Title
- Welcome to Woop Woop
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Production Studios
- Goldwyn Entertainment Company, Scala Productionss, Unthank Films, Wildgaze Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephan Elliott
Michael Thomas, Douglas Kennedy
Guy Gross
Mike Molloy, Andre Fleuren
Martin Walsh
Finola Dwyer, Nik Powell, John Bard Manulis, Stephen Woolley
Department Leadership Roster
Guy Gross
Original Music Composer
Michael Thomas
Screenplay
Stephan Elliott
Director
Finola Dwyer
Producer
Lizzy Gardiner
Costume Design
Martin Walsh
Editor
Mike Molloy
Director of Photography
Douglas 'Rocky' McDonald
Stunt Coordinator
Owen Paterson
Production Design
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Welcome to Woop Woop
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Welcome to Woop Woop about?
A con artist escapes a deal gone wrong in New York and winds up in the Aussie outback in a strange town whose inhabitants are an oddball collection of misfits.
Who directed Welcome to Woop Woop?
Welcome to Woop Woop was directed by Stephan Elliott.
Who stars in Welcome to Woop Woop?
The principal cast of Welcome to Woop Woop includes Johnathon Schaech, Rod Taylor, Susie Porter, Dee Smart, Richard Moir.
When was Welcome to Woop Woop released and how long is it?
Welcome to Woop Woop was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 46m.
Who composed the musical score for Welcome to Woop Woop?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Welcome to Woop Woop was composed by Guy Gross.
Is Welcome to Woop Woop based on a book or true story?
Welcome to Woop Woop is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Douglas Kennedy".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Welcome to Woop Woop?
Welcome to Woop Woop holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).