Rob Sitch directed the 1997 Australian film, The Castle. Its low budget was supplied by Miramax films. It managed to win 2 awards and blessed with 11 nominations. The film was a major success and only consisted of eleven days filming. The seriousness of the movie gives it the humorous and comical vibe which attracts Australian viewers.
The Kerrigan family of Cooloroo (Australia) live in a humble house. If you put aside the fact that it's built on a toxic landfill, sits on the landing path of a close by airport and is constantly filled with the humming noise of high-power lines. Michael Caton plays Darryl Kerrigan who is the proudest and most optimistic tow truck driver in all of Australia. The airport however wishes to expand which requires the land on which the Kerrigan family home is located. Darryl Kerrigan refuses to go down without a fight, so hires Dennis Denuto (Tiriel Mora) who has very little knowledge of the Constitution and his profession. Despite the coarse language Darryl Kerrigan with the help of Lawrence Hammil and Dennis Denuto win back the Castle.
This movie shows the determination of the average Australian, with many quotes and laughs along the way. It was made with intelligence and purpose, and is considered a classic legend that is why this movie is going straight to the pool room.
Cherry
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