The Plumber
“When your waterworks come back to haunt you!”
Synopsis
A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.
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“How am I not influenced by this?” Daniel Clowes & Ari Aster on THE PLUMBEROfficial
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Top Cast
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Ivar Kants
Max
Judy Morris
Jill Cowper
Robert Coleby
Brian Cowper
Candy Raymond
Meg
Henri Szeps
David Medavoy
Yomi Abioudan
Dr. Matu
Beverley Roberts
Dr. Japari
Bruce Rosen
Dr. Don Felder
Daphne Grey
Caretaker's wife
Meme Thorne
Anna
David Burchell
Professor Cato
Paul Sonkkila
Reg the cleaner
Pam Sanders
Ananas
Rick Hart
Detective
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Weir
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Weir, Harold Lander
- Original Score
- Gerry Tolland
- Original Title
- The Plumber
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish, Japanese, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- South Australian Film Corporation, Australian Film Commission, Nine Network Australia
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Weir
Peter Weir, Harold Lander
Gerry Tolland
David Sanderson
Gerald Turney-Smith
Matt Carroll
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Weir
Director
Matt Carroll
Producer
Wendy Stites
Production Design
David Sanderson
Director of Photography
Peter Weir
Writer
Gerald Turney-Smith
Editor
Gerry Tolland
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Plumber
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What is The Plumber about?
A young couple, living in a campus apartment complex, are repeatedly harassed by an eccentric plumber, who subjects them to a series of bizarre mind games while making unnecessary repairs to their bathroom.
Who directed The Plumber?
The Plumber was directed by Peter Weir.
Who stars in The Plumber?
The principal cast of The Plumber includes Ivar Kants, Judy Morris, Robert Coleby, Candy Raymond, Henri Szeps.
When was The Plumber released and how long is it?
The Plumber was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Plumber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Plumber was composed by Gerry Tolland.