BUDDIES

Synopsis

Mike (Colin Friels - Malcolm) and his buddy, Johnny (Harold Hopkins - Don's Party), are miners in search of sapphires in the harsh emerald belt of Central Queensland. Joined by rough diamonds Ted (Bruce Spence - Mad Max) and Stella (Kris McQuade - Strictly Ballroom), these likeable battlers pin their hopes on a new claim until a big mining company moves in on their turf with machines, bulldozers - and guns! With the help of a travelling city doctor (Norman Kaye - Lonely Hearts), these mates are determined to play the big miners at their own games.

This rollicking Aussie favourite won the AFI for Best Screenplay in 1983 - producer John Dingwall's follow-up to his masterpiece, Sunday Too Far Away (1975). Presented on a pristine new digital transfer, this rarely-seen gem is presented for the first time ever on DVD.

Director: Arch Nicholson

Actor: Bruce Spence , Colin Friels , Harold Hopkins

Rating: M
Running Time: 95 mins

Languages: English

Genre: Australian
Year Of Production: 1983
Country: Australia

Number of Discs: 1
DVD Release Date: 01 Jul 09
Colour/B&W: COLOUR
Format: PAL
Region: ALL
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio: 2.0
HOH: No
Catalogue Code: DAVID1671

Special Features

""Buddies : A Gem of a Time"" - Featurette
Theatrical Trailer