Broke is a 2016 Australian drama film, from Queensland production house Scope Red. The film was produced by Luke Graham and directed by Heath Davis. It is based on the ups and downs of Rugby League [2] and was shot on location in Gladstone, Queensland and Rockhampton.
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 Broke Poster | |
| Directed by | Heath Davis |
| Written by | Heath Davis |
| Produced by | Luke Graham |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Chris Bland |
| Edited by | Mat Evans |
| Music by | Sam Lockwood, Heather Shannon |
Production company | Scope Red |
| Distributed by | Bonsai Films |
Release date |
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Running time | 95 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $150,000[1] |
The film centres on fictional rugby league footballer Ben Kelly, played by Steve Le Marquand, and his struggle with gambling addiction and other mental health issues.
It won a Film Jury Award for Best Screenplay at the 2016 SENE Film, Music and Art Festival.[3]
The soundtrack to Broke contains artists such as Darren Hanlon, Sam Shinazzi and The Holy Soul.
Cast edit
- Steve Bastoni ... Sherro
- Brendan Cowell ... Kirk
- Max Cullen ... Cec
- Steve Le Marquand ... Ben Kelly
- Claire van der Boom ... Terri
- Damian Hill ... Lionel
- Pippa Grandison ... Duty Manager
References edit
- ^ "'Broke' Rugby League Film Released". Triplem.com.au. 2 February 2016. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ Webeck, Tony (9 December 2015). "Rugby league the star of new film". Nrl.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
- ^ "SENE Festival Awards". Senefest.com. Retrieved 6 September 2016.
