Mullet (film)
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Susie Porter
| Mullet | |
|---|---|
 2001 VHS cover | |
| Directed by | David Caesar |
| Written by | David Caesar |
| Produced by | Vincent Sheehan |
| Starring | Ben Mendelsohn Susie Porter |
| Cinematography | Bob Humphreys |
| Music by | Paul Healy |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1 million[1] |
| Box office | $1.5 million approx.[2][3] |
Mullet is an Australian film released in 2001, written and directed by David Caesar, and starring Ben Mendelsohn, Susie Porter and Andrew Gilbert.
In the film, Eddie returns to his home town on the south coast of New South Wales. Having left for the city without explanation three years ago, he tries to pick up the pieces of his life and fit back into the lives of those he left, including his ex-girlfriend Tully and brother Pete. The title of the film comes from Eddie's nickname and from his attempts to make a living poaching mullet.
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| Ben Mendelsohn | Eddie 'Mullet' Maloney |
| Susie Porter | Tully |
| Andrew Gilbert | Peter Maloney |
| Belinda McClory | Kay |
| Tony Barry | Col Maloney |
| Kris McQuade | Gwen Maloney |
| Peta Brady | Robbie |
| Wayne Blair | James |
| Paul Kelman | Gary |
| Steve Le Marquand | Jones |
| Aaron Blabey | Terry |
| Jim Webb | Big Bloke |
| Nash Edgerton | Winger |
| Bryan Brown | Publican (voice) |
Production
The film is based on a short story written by Caesar, who grew up on the South Coast of New South Wales. It was shot mostly in Kiama over four weeks in June 2000, with a budget of approximately A$1 million. From conception to completion, the process of making Mullet took eight years.[4][5]
Filming locations include Chapman Oval at Blowhole Point, the fish shop at Kiama Harbour, Kiama Police Station and Seven Mile Beach. Originally, producer Vincent Sheehan had intended to shoot interiors in Sydney, but found the cost of doing so was prohibitive within the film's budget.[citation needed]
Cameos include Bryan Brown as the voice of the never-seen publican, Steve Starling as a mullet wrangler and Australian rugby league player Mick Cronin on the steps of his Cronin’s Hotel in the town of Gerringong. The Kiama Knights rugby league club were also involved in production.[6]
Awards and nominations
AFI Awards, 2001
- Nominated: Best Actor
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actress
- Nominated: Best Director
- Nominated: Best Original Screenplay
Australian Screen Sound Guild, 2001
- Won: Best Achievement in Sound for a Feature Film – Dialogue & ADR Editing
Australian Writers' Guild, 2001
- Won: Awgie Award – Feature Film – Original
Film Critics Circle of Australia Awards, 2001
- Won: Best Screenplay – Original
- Won: Best Supporting Actor – Male
- Nominated: Best Actor – Male
- Nominated: Best Director
- Nominated: Best Film
- Nominated: Best Supporting Actor – Female
Shanghai International Film Festival, 2001
- Won: Best Director