Last Cab to Darwin (film)
| Last Cab to Darwin | |
|---|---|
.png) Australian theatrical release poster | |
| Directed by | Jeremy Sims |
| Produced by |
Lisa Duff Greg Duffy Jeremy Sims |
| Written by |
Reg Cribb Jeremy Sims |
| Based on |
Stage play: Reg Cribb |
| Starring |
Michael Caton Jacki Weaver |
| Music by | Ed Kuepper |
| Cinematography | Steve Arnold |
| Edited by | Marcus D'Arcy |
Release dates |
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Running time | 123 minutes |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Box office | A$8 million[1] |
Last Cab to Darwin is a 2015 Australian film directed and produced by Jeremy Sims and based on the 2003 play of the same name by Reg Cribb. Michael Caton (as Rex) and Jacki Weaver (as Dr. Nicole Farmer) have starring roles.
Synopsis
When Rex, a taxi driver in Broken Hill, New South Wales, is told he doesn't have long to live, he decides to pursue euthanasia at a clinic in Darwin, Northern Territory. Along the way, he experiences various encounters which encourage him to re-evaluate his life.
Cast
- Michael Caton - Rex
- Jacki Weaver - Dr. Farmer
- Ningali Lawford - Polly
- Emma Hamilton - Julie
- Mark Coles Smith - Tilly
Production
The script for the film was adapted as a screenplay by Jeremy Sims and Reg Cribb. Sims' association with Reg Cribb began when his production company, Pork Chop Productions produced a successful stage version. The film was given the go-ahead by Screen Australia in October 2013 as one of six films to share in $5.4 million government funding.[2]
Shooting was scheduled to take place between May and June 2014.[3]
Reception
Last Cab to Darwin received positive reviews from critics and audiences, earning an 91% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 32 reviews with an average rating of 7.1 out of 10.[4]
Accolades
| Award | Category | Subject | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| AACTA Awards (5th) |
Best Film | Lisa Duff | Nominated |
| Greg Duffy | Nominated | ||
| Jeremy Sims | Nominated | ||
| Best Direction | Nominated | ||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Won | ||
| Reg Cribb | Won | ||
| Best Actor | Michael Caton | Won | |
| Best Actress | Ningali Lawford | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Mark Coles Smith | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Emma Hamilton | Nominated | |
| Best Cinematography | Steve Arnold | Nominated | |
| People's Choice Award for Favourite Australian Film |
Lisa Duff | Nominated | |
| Greg Duffy | Nominated | ||
| Jeremy Sims | Nominated | ||
| ADG Award | Best Direction in a Feature Film | Jeremy Sims | Nominated |
| AFCA Awards | Best Film | Lisa Duff | Nominated |
| Greg Duffy | Nominated | ||
| Jeremy Sims | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Reg Cribb | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Michael Caton | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Mark Coles Smith | Nominated | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Emma Hamilton | Nominated | |
| AWGIE Award | Best Writing in a Feature Film - Adapted | Jeremy Sims | Nominated |
| Reg Cribb | Nominated | ||
| CGA Award | Best Film Casting | Kirsty McGregor | Won |
| FCCA Awards | Best Film | Lisa Duff | Nominated |
| Greg Duffy | Nominated | ||
| Jeremy Sims | Nominated | ||
| Best Director | Nominated | ||
| Best Script/Screenplay | Nominated | ||
| Reg Cribb | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor | Michael Caton | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actor | Mark Coles Smith | Won | |
| Best Supporting Actress | Emma Hamilton | Nominated | |
| Ningali Lawford | Nominated | ||
| Best Cinematography | Steve Arnold | Nominated | |
| Sydney Film Festival | Audience Award for Best Narrative Feature | Jeremy Sims | Runner-up |
References
- ↑ http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/finalcut/last-cab-to-darwin-movie/6976130
- ↑ "Media Releases 2013: Nicole Kidman heads home to star in Strangerland". Screen Australia. 18 October 2013.
- ↑ Roberts, Emily (20 May 2014). "Last Cab shooting wraps up". Barrier Daily Truth. Retrieved 4 August 2015.
- ↑ https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/last_cab_to_darwin/