Broke (film)
Broke is a 2016 Australian drama film, directed by Heath Davis. The film is based on the ups and downs of Rugby League [2] and was shot on location in Gladstone, Queensland.
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| Directed by | Heath Davis |
| Produced by | Luke Graham |
| Written by | Heath Davis |
| Starring | Steve Bastoni Brendan Cowell Max Cullen |
| Cinematography | Chris Bland |
| Edited by | Mat Evans |
| Distributed by | Bonsai Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $100,000[1] |
It won a Film Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the 2016 SENE Film, Music and Art Festival.[3]
The soundtrack to Broke contains artists such as Darren Hanlon, Sam Shinazzi and The Holy Soul.
Plot
Broke is a film which tells the tale of a former rugby league star who had it all and blew it due to gambling and alcohol vices[4]
Cast
- Steve Bastoni ... Sherro
- Brendan Cowell ... Kirk
- Max Cullen ... Cec
- Steve Le Marquand ... Ben Kelly
- Claire van der Boom ... Terri
- Damian Hill ... Lionel
- Pippa Grandison ... Duty Manager
References
- "'Broke' Rugby League Film Released". Triplem.com.au. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- Webeck, Tony (9 December 2015). "Rugby league the star of new film". Nrl.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- "SENE Festival Awards". Senefest.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/new-australian-movie-broke-tells-tale-of-former-rugby-league-star-who-had-it-all--and-blew-it/news-story/e8e3f04200104a467056cb6b38174f30
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