Death in Brunswick

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Death in Brunswick

R

1990

1h 49m

Comedy

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6 Reviews

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500+ Ratings

A reserved man in need of a job, Carl Fitzgerald (Sam Neill) finds employment at a Greek restaurant. Upon meeting waitress Sophie (Zoe Carides), Carl begins dating the attractive woman. Though it seems things are improving for Carl, an unexpected situation leads to the death of Mustafa (Nick Lathouris), a shady coworker, and Carl must figure out how to cover up the incident. Unsure of what to do, Carl enlists the help of his buddy, Dave (John Clarke), to get rid of Mustafa's corpse.

Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

09/03/2019

7/10

The film may involve matters of life and death, but it involves them in a very relaxed and understated way.

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Vanessa Letts

The Spectator

07/25/2018

[A] Coke-and-popcorn black comedy. I quite liked it. Quite.

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Urban Cinefile Critics

Urban Cinefile

11/17/2007

With its multicultural setting in suburban Melbourne, its contemporary tone and its snappy tone, Death in Brunswick is as fresh today as when it was made, with plenty of chuckles and some laugh-out-loud moments to cherish

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

08/12/2005

2/5

David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

02/16/2003

2/4

...coasts along on Neill's ample talent and charisma...

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George F

@GEORGIE116 4d

WHAT A FUNNY BLACK COMEDY SAM WAS GREAT

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Jelisije J

Dec 5

A nice dark comedy where a broke man works at a terrible nightclub and falls in love with a bartender and his life will never be the same.........for better or worse.

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Sarah M

Aug 22

It’s a very good and interesting movie. It’s not overdone and Sam Neil feels genuine. It’s quite funny.

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johnno l

Jun 6

To appreciate this movie you would have to be an Aussie and know Melbourne. I killed myself laughing at John Clark. I have a copy on DVD and watch it again every couple of years.

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Rodney W

Mar 9

Would have to be one of the worst movies I have had the displeasure of watching. My God

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Mary S

@Downunder Feb 24

Fantastic Australian movie one of the best, Sam Neill really nails the guy who has poor self esteem, he never overplays his character. I watched again and wonder where in the he'll they found the dump he lives in . His mother is so calculating . Truly this movie is 100% If u cannot find sometime to laugh , you must be dead. Thank you to all the supporting actors. Mary Studdert Sydney Australia

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John Ruane

Director

Sam Neill

Carl "Cookie" Fitzgerald

Zoe Carides

Sophie Papafogos

John Clarke

Dave

Yvonne Lawley

Mrs. Fitzgerald

Deborah Kennedy

June

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Synopsis

A reserved man in need of a job, Carl Fitzgerald (Sam Neill) finds employment at a Greek restaurant. Upon meeting waitress Sophie (Zoe Carides), Carl begins dating the attractive woman. Though it seems things are improving for Carl, an unexpected situation leads to the death of Mustafa (Nick Lathouris), a shady coworker, and Carl must figure out how to cover up the incident. Unsure of what to do, Carl enlists the help of his buddy, Dave (John Clarke), to get rid of Mustafa's corpse.

Director: John Ruane
Producer: Timothy White
Rating: R
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: Australian English
Runtime: 1h 49m