Sample People
“48 hours of clubs, chaos and kebabs”
Synopsis
Sample People is an upbeat dramatic thriller that follows four groups of Sydney-siders as they seek escape routes over one sweltering weekend. 'Len the dreamer' who stutters shyly just wants the gorgeous DJ Lush Puppy. Sem is a funky musician who has a premonition warning him that his girlfriend, Cleo, is in danger. He just wants to get them both out of their inner-city world. Andy is the charismatic drifter who's conned his way through life and stolen money from his boss, TT. He just wants to head up the coast with TT's girlfriend, Jess, but seems to be falling deeper into a love triangle of drugs and delusion. Finally, there's Joey, a TV affected homeboy, who reveals to his best friend Gus that he's got a gun and will use it sooner or later. The inevitable moment will arrive whin his violent gangster fantisies become reality. As the lives of our heroes become dramatically entwined, the consequences of their actions ricochet off each other.
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Kylie Minogue - The Real Thing (OST. Sample people)
Type: Teaser • Published 2011-09-05
Top Cast
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Kylie Minogue
Jess
Joel Edgerton
Sem
Ben Mendelsohn
John
Simon Lyndon
Andy
David Field
TT
Nathalie Roy
DJ Lush Puppy
Paula Arundell
Cleo
Nathan Page
Len
Justin Rosniak
Joey
Mathew Wilkinson
Gus
Gandhi MacIntyre
Phil
Dorian Nkono
Shiva
Rhett Giles
Detective #1
Brad Buckley
Police Officer in Club Raid
Marcel Marinus
Club Security #1
Warren Milaro
Club Security #2
Hapi Fiefia
Club Security #3
Paul Lightfoot
Club Security #4
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 2003
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clinton Smith
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Buckmaster, Clinton Smith
- Original Score
- Rafael May
- Original Title
- Sample People
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
- Production Budget
- $30K
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation, Living Motion Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clinton Smith
Peter Buckmaster, Clinton Smith
Rafael May
Tom Gleeson, David Foreman
Frans Vandenburg
Barton Smith, Emile Sherman, Jonathan Shteinman
Department Leadership Roster
Clinton Smith
Director
Barton Smith
Producer
Michelle McGahey
Production Design
Emile Sherman
Producer
Peter Buckmaster
Writer
John Santucci
Production Design
Frans Vandenburg
Editor
Clinton Smith
Writer
Ruth De la Lande
Costume Design
Rafael May
Original Music Composer
David Foreman
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sample People
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What is Sample People about?
Sample People is an upbeat dramatic thriller that follows four groups of Sydney-siders as they seek escape routes over one sweltering weekend. 'Len the dreamer' who stutters shyly just wants the gorgeous DJ Lush Puppy. Sem is a funky musician who has a premonition warning him that his girlfriend, Cleo, is in danger. He just wants to get them both out of their inner-city world. Andy is the charismatic drifter who's conned his way through life and stolen money from his boss, TT. He just wants to head up the coast with TT's girlfriend, Jess, but seems to be falling deeper into a love triangle of drugs and delusion. Finally, there's Joey, a TV affected homeboy, who reveals to his best friend Gus that he's got a gun and will use it sooner or later. The inevitable moment will arrive whin his violent gangster fantisies become reality. As the lives of our heroes become dramatically entwined, the consequences of their actions ricochet off each other.
Who directed Sample People?
Sample People was directed by Clinton Smith.
Who stars in Sample People?
The principal cast of Sample People includes Kylie Minogue, Joel Edgerton, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Lyndon, David Field.
When was Sample People released and how long is it?
Sample People was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for Sample People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sample People was composed by Rafael May.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sample People?
Sample People holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).