3 Movies Starring John Polson

The Sum of Us

The Sum of Us

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1995-03-08

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

100 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.4 (4149 Reviews)

Genres:

ComedyDrama

Cast:

Writer:

David Stevens (play)

David Stevens (screenplay)

Fullplot:

Set in Sydney, Australia. A (heterosexual) father and his gay son are trying to find Ms/Mr Right respectively. The film shows their relationships with one another and the objects of their affection as tradgedy strikes. There is no overt 'message' in the film, just a very natural, entertaining story-telling.

Idiot Box

Idiot Box

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1997-02-20

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

83 min

IMDB Ratings:

6.4 (622 Reviews)

Director:

David Caesar

Fullplot:

Looking for the fast track out of suburban hell, two natural born losers scheme an impossible heist. Mick is slack, cynical, and most of all, unemployed. He masterminds the plan while Kev, angry and unemployed, gets the guns. Two undercover cops and a highly strung speed dealer are not far behind.

The Boys

The Boys

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1998-05-07

Languages:

English

Countries:

Australia

Runtime:

86 min

Rated:

R

IMDB Ratings:

7.2 (1028 Reviews)

Director:

Rowan Woods

Genres:

CrimeDrama

Cast:

Writer:

Gordon Graham (play)

Stephen Sewell

Fullplot:

Brett Sprague is a violent and psychopathic man, who is released on parole after serving a sentence for assault. As he returns to his family house and we watch him and his brothers, Stevie and Glenn, for the next 24 hours, it becomes clear this day will not end well.

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