At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture | |
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Directed by | Simon Heath |
Written by | Simon Heath |
Produced by | David Joseph |
Starring | Steve Rackman Gary Kliger Alyson Best Robert Baxter Angry Anderson |
Cinematography | David Eggby |
Edited by | John Scott |
Production company | Bullamakanka Film Productions |
Distributed by | Thorn EMI (video) |
Release date |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | Australia |
Language | English |
Budget | A$1.2 million [1] |
At Last... Bullamakanka: The Motion Picture is a 1983 Australian comedy film directed by Simon Heath and starring Steve Rackman, Gary Kliger, Alyson Best, Robert Baxter, and Angry Anderson, Adrian Bernotti The plot is about a small town visited by a government official. It is noticeable for the number of music acts that appear. [2]
Rhino Jackson is seeking re-election as Mayor. He works with his son Taldo to hold a concert and win a horse race.
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