Idiot Box (film)

Set in (around 1980's or 90's) middle-class urban Australian youth and young adults culture with local criminal well-to-do's and widespread general unemployment.The story viewing is shown from the private and illicit side of the activity of friends turning to crime by personal circumstance, all the way to the nitty-gritty of sand-shoes and caring considerate criminals' sincerity.Idiot Box is another "era" Australian "bank robber film" entwined with a wry sense of humour.Mick is his best friend ("mate") and together they kill time drinking beer, watching the Idiot Box and looking for action on the street.The DVD is compatible with all region codes and includes special features such as the theatrical trailer, behind the scenes, the screenplay and audio commentary with David Caesar and Glenys Rowe.
David CaesarBen MendelsohnJeremy SimsRobyn LoauCelia IrelandGraeme BlundellTim RogersToronto International Film Festival1997 ARIA Music AwardsBest Original Soundtrack, Cast, or Show AlbumSusie PorterJohn PolsonAmanda MuggletonSusan PriorDeborah KennedyDavid WenhamDarren GilshenanRichard CarterbogansIdiot BoxCinema of AustraliaScreen InternationalSick with LoveLove AddictionNever Miss the WaterEverybody's Got to Learn SometimeWuthering HeightsGirlfriendSiva Pacifica