Doing Time for Patsy Cline
Synopsis
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to Nashville, Tennessee. He hopes to hitchhike to Sydney Airport where his take-off into a successful country/western singing career will hopefully begin. However, fate and his naivety find him hitchhiking with a psychotic drug thief named Boyd, and Boyd's mesmerising girlfriend, Patsy. The plot then splits into a series of parallels, flash forwards and flashbacks. One depicts Ralph’s imprisonment after being framed for drug trafficking. The other follows the dramatic ascent of his career to hype status and the pairing between the dynamic Patsy and himself.
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Matt Day
Ralph
Richard Roxburgh
Boyd
Miranda Otto
Patsy
Roy Billing
Dad
Tony Barry
Dwayne
Annie Byron
Mum
Laurence Coy
Alfie
Tom Long
Brad Goodall
Gus Mercurio
Tyrone
Tyler Coppin
Bobby Joe
Simon Mills
Guard
Betty Bobbitt
Connie
Colette Brus
Waitress
Phil Collins
Police Photographer
Lillie Duxbury
Busker
Shayne Francis
TV Reporter
Rowan Jackson
Warren's Henchman
Len Kaserman
Master of Ceremonies
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 3, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Chris Kennedy
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Kennedy, Marguerite Bunce
- Original Score
- Peter Best
- Original Title
- Doing Time for Patsy Cline
- Country of Origin
- Australia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- Oilrag Productions, New South Wales Film & Television Office, Australian Film Finance Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Chris Kennedy
Chris Kennedy, Marguerite Bunce
Peter Best
Andrew Lesnie
Ken Sallows
Chris Kennedy, John Winter
Department Leadership Roster
Chris Kennedy
Director
Chris Kennedy
Writer
Roger Ford
Production Design
Ken Sallows
Editor
Zev Eleftheriou
Stunt Coordinator
Chris Kennedy
Producer
Grant Page
Stunt Coordinator
Andrew Lesnie
Director of Photography
Peter Best
Original Music Composer
John Winter
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Doing Time for Patsy Cline
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What is Doing Time for Patsy Cline about?
Following a passion for country music, Ralph leaves his father’s sheep farm in a remote Australian town, armed with a guitar and a plane ticket to Nashville, Tennessee. He hopes to hitchhike to Sydney Airport where his take-off into a successful country/western singing career will hopefully begin. However, fate and his naivety find him hitchhiking with a psychotic drug thief named Boyd, and Boyd's mesmerising girlfriend, Patsy. The plot then splits into a series of parallels, flash forwards and flashbacks. One depicts Ralph’s imprisonment after being framed for drug trafficking. The other follows the dramatic ascent of his career to hype status and the pairing between the dynamic Patsy and himself.
Who directed Doing Time for Patsy Cline?
Doing Time for Patsy Cline was directed by Chris Kennedy.
Who stars in Doing Time for Patsy Cline?
The principal cast of Doing Time for Patsy Cline includes Matt Day, Richard Roxburgh, Miranda Otto, Roy Billing, Tony Barry.
When was Doing Time for Patsy Cline released and how long is it?
Doing Time for Patsy Cline was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Doing Time for Patsy Cline?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Doing Time for Patsy Cline was composed by Peter Best.