The Merger (film)
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| Directed by | Mark Grentell |
| Screenplay by | Damian Callinan |
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| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
The Merger is a 2018 Australian comedy/drama film based on comedian Damian Callinan's critically acclaimed solo show of the same name. The film explores the decline of a cash-strapped Aussie Rules rural footy club and the recruitment of refugees to keep the club viable.
Cast
- Damian Callinan as Troy Carrington
- John Howard as Bull Barlow
- Kate Mulvany as Angie Barlow
- Fayssal Bazzi as Sayyid
- Rafferty Grierson as Neil Barlow
- Nick Cody as Goober
- Josh McConville as Snapper
- Angus McLaren as Carpet Burn
- Penny Cook as Fran Barlow
- Stephen Hunter as Neville
- Ben Knight as Harpo
- Harry Tseng as Tou Pou
- Sahil Saluja as Suresh
- Francis Kamara as Didier
- Zenia Starr as Navina
- Aaron Gocs as Porterhouse
- Michelle Brasier as Gretchen
- Haya Arzidin as Fazela
- Gavin Baskerville as Gavin / Head Morris Dancer / Medieval Performer
- Michael Morley as Morris Dancer / Medieval Performer / Goal Umpire
Production and release
The movie was filmed in Wagga Wagga and environs, New South Wales. [1][2] Production was completed in 2017 and the film was released on 30 August 2018 to Australian and New Zealand theatres.
References
- ^ "The Merger". The Reeelbits.com. Retrieved 3 September 2018.
- ^ https://www.waggawaggaaustralia.com.au/news/new-aussie-film-the-merger-has-national-premiere-in-wagga/
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