The Crop
The Crop is a 2004 Australian comedy film set during the 1980s.
| The Crop | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Scott Patterson |
| Produced by | David Wood |
| Written by | George Elliot |
| Starring | George Elliot Holly Brisley Rhys Muldoon |
| Music by | Subvision |
| Cinematography | Roger Lanser |
| Edited by | Michael Horwitz Tim Wellburn |
Production company | Miracle Productions |
| Distributed by | Elliot Bros Film Distribution Roadshow Entertainment |
Release date |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $4,000,000 (AUD) |
| Box office | A$208,739 (Australia) |
Plot
The Crop, is set in the early 1980s in Australia, and is about larrikin nightclub owner, Ronnie 'Blade' Gillette (George Elliot), and his barmaid girlfriend Geraldine (Holly Brisley). Two months after random breath testing has been introduced, Blade realises he's going broke. Afraid of driving under the influence, his customers are not buying his grog, they're going out to the carpark to smoke dope.
Like any good businessman, Blade decides he needs a strategy. He decides to grow some dope as a way out of his financial hole. Blade and his best mate, Wack (Rhys Muldoon), set about growing their crop of weed on a property owned by the father of his girlfriend but they soon get caught in a bind between crooked cops and a ruthless moneylender.
Despite starring Craig Owen (former footballer, actor and punter who is now well past his prime in all respects and who is living in the shadow of his past glories), the film was a disastrous flop...
Cast
| Actor | Character |
|---|---|
| George Elliot | Ronnie 'Blade' Gillette |
| Holly Brisley | Geraldine |
| Rhys Muldoon | David 'Wack' Kowakski |
| Rudi Baker | Billy Bong |
| Tony Barry | Senior |
| Kelly Butler | Jacki |
| Sam O'Dell | Danny |
| Rob Steele | Malone |
| Vincent Stone | Dago |
| Tahnee Stroet | Tania |
| Bruce Venables | Wally Eye |
Box office
The Crop received numerous poor reviews.[1][2] and only grossed $208,739 (AUD) at the box office in Australia.[3]
Reception
The Crop received the prize for 'Best International Feature Film' at the New York International Film Festival in 2005.[4][5]
References
- Byrnes, Paul (19 August 2004). "The Crop". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "The Crop". At the Movies. ABC1. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- Film Victoria - Australian Films at the Australian Box Office
- "Sequel to The Crop". The Age. Fairfax Media. 19 July 2005. Retrieved 8 August 2011.
- "2005 Awards - New York". New York International Independent Film and Video Festival. Retrieved 8 August 2011.