Compo (film)
1989 Australian film From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Compo is a 1989 low budget Australian film.[2][3]
| Compo | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Nigel Buesst |
| Written by | Abe Pogos |
| Based on | play Claim No. Z84 by Abe Pogos |
| Starring | Jeremy Stanford |
Release date |
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Running time | 83 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | A$150,000 [1] |
Buesst made it while running the St Kilda Film Festival.[4]
Premise
A man goes to work for the state compensation office.
Cast
- Jeremy Stanford as Paul Harper
- Bruce Kerr as David Bartlett
- Christopher Barry as Carlo Garbanzo
- Elisabeth Crockett as Gina
- Cliff Neate as Dale Bradley
- Leo Regan as Eddie
- Peter Hosking
Reception
The Tribune said the film "was mostly funny, but a little too long. Although it's a parody of the worst aspects of the public service, the portrayal of people with injuries as leeches on society did get a little annoying. Nonetheless, for a small budget, home-grown movie Nigel Buesst has done very well."[5]
The Age said it "had a smattering of excellent on liners but is a narrative and satirical shambles and is further sullied by some dreadful miscasting."[6]
References
External links
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