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The Roly Poly Man

  • 1994
  • 1h 34m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
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The Roly Poly Man (1994)
ComedyCrimeMysterySci-Fi

Dirk Trent is small time PI that stumbles onto a peculiar murder when investigating a cheating husband.Dirk Trent is small time PI that stumbles onto a peculiar murder when investigating a cheating husband.Dirk Trent is small time PI that stumbles onto a peculiar murder when investigating a cheating husband.

  • Director
    • Bill Young
  • Writer
    • Kym Goldsworthy
  • Stars
    • Paul Chubb
    • Les Foxcroft
    • Susan Lyons
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    116
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Bill Young
    • Writer
      • Kym Goldsworthy
    • Stars
      • Paul Chubb
      • Les Foxcroft
      • Susan Lyons
    • 2User reviews
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Paul Chubb
    Paul Chubb
    • Dirk Trent
    Les Foxcroft
    • Mickey
    Susan Lyons
    • Sandra Burnett
    Zoe Bertram
    Zoe Bertram
    • Laurel Trent
    Frank Whitten
    Frank Whitten
    • Dr. Henderson
    Peter Braunstein
    • Det. Tom McKenzie
    John Batchelor
    John Batchelor
    • Axel
    Rowan Woods
    • Prof. Wauchop
    Jane Harders
    • Jane Lewis
    Valerie Bader
    Valerie Bader
    • Motel Manager
    Sarah Lambert
    Sarah Lambert
    • Vicki Lane
    Deborah Kennedy
    Deborah Kennedy
    • Chantal
    Jim Pike
    • Tony
    Exploding White Mice
    • Thrash Rock Band
    Roy Billing
    Roy Billing
    • Sidebottom
    Barbara Stephens
    • Nun
    Kylie Jane Green
    • School Girl
    Bruce Venables
    Bruce Venables
    • Security Guard
    • Director
      • Bill Young
    • Writer
      • Kym Goldsworthy
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    I simply love this film! It has it all! The late great Paul Chubb chews the scenery with a screen presence that few Australian actors have been able to achieve. To hell with Mel and Colin, this guy has all the weapons. Hiss feel for comedy is top drawer and the dark nature of this brilliant piece of Oz screen genius fits him to a tee. The cast throughout is solid - Susan Lyons is wonderful as the deceptive yet flawed Sandra and that ageless actor Les Foxcroft as the savant- like Mickey makes for great viewing. The direction on this film is handled with confidence from first time director Young. He knows what he is after and effortlessly sets out to achieve it. The script is a corker, full of great gags and hidden subtleties. The Italians I hear LOVED this film (it cleaned up at FantaFestival in the '90's) and that alone makes me want to travel to Italy to enjoy their sense of humour and savour their taste. The fact that the film didn't do so well in Australia is further confirmation that the Australian film audiences wouldn't know their backsides from their elbows (there! that got around the censorship regulations). Hire this film, find it anywhere - and you won't be disappointed. Excellent! 10/10

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    • Trivia
      The name "The Roly Poly Man" comes from the classic 1968 song "Hurdy Gurdy Man" by Donovan. In the song, the Roly Poly Man is a close associate of the Hurdy Gurdy Man.
    • Quotes

      Dirk: Some people collect stamps. Some play a bit of golf. For me, it was butt-sculpture. Fag-modelling. Turning dirty old stogies into works of art. Started off with a small camel gumbie, then moved on. Trojan horse. Steam train. One day I plan to do the Crash of the Hindenberg. It's a lot like fishing - you get stinky fingers doing that, too.

    • Connections
      Featured in Who Is the Roly Poly Man? (2004)
    • Soundtracks
      Head for the Head
      Written by Bill Young

      Performed by Exploding White Mice

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 1994 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Roly-Poly Man
    • Filming locations
      • New South Wales, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Kolapore Management
      • Rough Nut Productions
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    • Budget
      • A$1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $25,745
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 34m(94 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby

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