Lantana
“Sometimes love isn't enough.”
Synopsis
Plagued with grief over the murder of her daughter, Valerie Somers suspects that her husband John is cheating on her. When Valerie disappears, Detective Leon Zat attempts to solve the mystery of her absence. A complex web of love, sex and deceit emerges -- drawing in four related couples whose various partners are distrustful and suspicious about each other's involvement.
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Official Australian TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-25
Top Cast
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Anthony LaPaglia
Leon Zat
Geoffrey Rush
John Knox
Barbara Hershey
Valerie Somers
Kerry Armstrong
Sonja Zat
Rachael Blake
Jane O'May
Vince Colosimo
Nick
Russell Dykstra
Michael
Daniela Farinacci
Paula D'Amato
Peter Phelps
Patrick Phelan
Leah Purcell
Claudia Wiss
Glenn Robbins
Pete O'May
Manu Bennett
Steve Valdez
Melissa Martínez
Lisa
Owen McKenna
Old Man in Pyjamas
Nicholas Cooper
Sam
Marc Dwyer
Dylan
Puven Pather
Drug Dealer
Lionel Tozer
Police Officer
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 8, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$15.7M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ray Lawrence
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrew Bovell
- Original Score
- Steve Hadley, Bruce Haymes, Paul Kelly, Peter Luscombe, Shane O'Mara
- Original Title
- Lantana
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Worldwide Gross
- $15.7M
- Production Studios
- MBP, Jan Chapman Productions, Australian Film Finance Corporation, New South Wales Film & Television Office
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ray Lawrence
Andrew Bovell
Steve Hadley, Bruce Haymes, Paul Kelly, Peter Luscombe, Shane O'Mara
Mandy Walker
Karl Sodersten
Mikael Borglund, Jan Chapman, Rainer Mockert
Department Leadership Roster
Ray Lawrence
Director
Andrew Bovell
Screenplay
Jan Chapman
Producer
Steve Hadley
Original Music Composer
Bruce Haymes
Original Music Composer
Paul Kelly
Original Music Composer
Peter Luscombe
Original Music Composer
Shane O'Mara
Original Music Composer
Mandy Walker
Director of Photography
Karl Sodersten
Editor
Lawrence Woodward
Stunt Coordinator
Kim Buddee
Production Design
Margot Wilson
Costume 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
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lantana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lantana about?
Plagued with grief over the murder of her daughter, Valerie Somers suspects that her husband John is cheating on her. When Valerie disappears, Detective Leon Zat attempts to solve the mystery of her absence. A complex web of love, sex and deceit emerges -- drawing in four related couples whose various partners are distrustful and suspicious about each other's involvement.
Who directed Lantana?
Lantana was directed by Ray Lawrence.
Who stars in Lantana?
The principal cast of Lantana includes Anthony LaPaglia, Geoffrey Rush, Barbara Hershey, Kerry Armstrong, Rachael Blake.
When was Lantana released and how long is it?
Lantana was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 2h 1m.
How much did Lantana make at the box office?
Lantana grossed $15.7M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Lantana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lantana was composed by Steve Hadley, Bruce Haymes, Paul Kelly, Peter Luscombe, Shane O'Mara.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lantana?
Lantana holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).