1950s Australia: Ken, 16, gets thrown out of school for selling his drawings of a naked teacher there. He starts working at his uncle's clothing warehouse, where workmates bring him closer to women.
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Craig Adams | ... |
Ken Riddle
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| Rhondda Findleton | ... |
Gwen Riddle
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| Martin Sacks | ... |
Max Wiseman
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| Aden Young | ... |
Barry McJannet
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Arthur Baskin
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| Maya Stange | ... |
Ivy Riddle
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| Samantha Murray | ... |
Maisie
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| Bill Young | ... |
Uncle Herbert
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Leith Taylor | ... |
Mrs. Rutherford
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Jill Perryman | ... |
Aunt Dorry
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| Robert van Mackelenberg | ... |
Headmaster
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Peter De Bari | ... |
Schoolboy
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| Arianthe Galani | ... |
Mrs. Costanides
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Faye Metaxas | ... |
Mrs. Laventis
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Igor Sas | ... |
Maurice Hosking
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| Vincent Ball | ... |
Cyril Williams
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Daina Reid | ... |
Brenda
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Catherine Richardson | ... |
Irene
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Pat Skevington | ... |
Hotel Manageress
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Geoffrey Gibbs | ... |
Sir Harry Harvey-Watt
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Margaret Ford | ... |
Deaf Woman
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Ramsay McLean | ... |
Deaf Woman's Husband
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George Shevtsov | ... |
Sid Leventine
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Eric Rasmussen | ... |
Saxophone Player
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Craig Calhoun | ... |
Piano Player
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Doug Williams | ... |
Vocalist
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Niall Mather | ... |
Drive-in Heckler
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Sarah Atkins | ... |
Helene Costanides
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Rosemary Lenzo | ... |
Mrs. Donizetti
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Teresa Stewart | ... |
Rosa Donizetti
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John Edmunds | ... |
Mr. Baskin
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Andrew Warwick | ... |
Head Waiter
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Little Willie Littlefield | ... |
Self
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Glenn Hayden | ... |
Merrick
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Diane Jeffries | ... |
Mona
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Kate Hall | ... |
Elaine
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Julia Moody | ... |
Rita
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Emily Bott | ... |
Dixie
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| Annie Murtagh-Monks | ... |
Chantelle
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Michele Stayner | ... |
Margot
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Angelique Malcolm | ... |
Michelle
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Robert Faggetter | ... |
Sgt. Hurley
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Paula Forrest | ... |
Miss Cornish
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Anthony Ingersent | ... |
Mr. Costanides
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Directed by
| David Elfick | ||
Written by
| John Cundill | ... | (writer) |
Produced by
| David Elfick | ... | producer |
| Nina Stevenson | ... | co-producer |
| John Winter | ... | co-producer |
Music by
| Peter Kaldor | ||
Cinematography by
| Stephen F. Windon | ||
Editing by
| Stuart Armstrong | ||
Editorial Department
| Isla Carboon | ... | assistant editor |
| Al Hansen | ... | digital colorist: restoration |
| Carryl Irik | ... | assistant editor |
| Marilyn Sommer | ... | negative cutting |
Casting By
| Christine King | ||
Production Design by
| David McKay | ||
Art Direction by
| Michael Philips | ||
Set Decoration by
| Denise Goudy | ||
| Glen W. Johnson | ||
Costume Design by
| Clarissa Patterson | ||
Makeup Department
| Ziggy Golden | ... | hair stylist (as Jan 'Ziggy' Zeigenbein) |
| Piera Pynes | ... | make-up and hair assistant |
| Karen Sims | ... | makeup artist |
| Karen Sims | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Simon Hawkins | ... | unit manager |
| Maggie Lake | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Lisa Farinosi | ... | third assistant director |
| Colin Fletcher | ... | first assistant director |
| Sarah Lewis | ... | second assistant director |
| Michael Mercurio | ... | assistant director: second unit |
Art Department
| Richard Blackadder | ... | art department runner |
| Tim Burns | ... | action vehicles coordinator |
| Frank Falconer | ... | scenic artist |
| Tracey Hyde-Moxham | ... | art department coordinator |
| Dragi Milosavljevic | ... | art department assistant |
| Robert Moxham | ... | stand-by props |
| Jason Nelthorpe | ... | assistant stand-by props |
| Christopher Norman | ... | art department assistant |
| Julita Sander | ... | graphics |
| Suzanne Taylor | ... | art department assistant |
| Alicia Walsh | ... | props buyer / set dresser |
Sound Department
| Steve Burgess | ... | foley |
| Julius Chan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Phil Judd | ... | sound mixer |
| Mark Keating | ... | boom operator |
| Rick Lisle | ... | assistant dialogue editor |
| Gerry Long | ... | foley |
| Wayne Pashley | ... | sound effects editor |
| Guntis Sics | ... | sound recordist |
| Michael Thompson | ... | adr recordist |
| Karin Whittington | ... | dialogue editor |
Visual Effects by
| Tim Trumble | ... | optical compositing |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Peter Anstee | ... | electrics assistant |
| Annie Benzie | ... | clapper loader |
| Ian Bird | ... | A camera dolly grip / grip |
| Ray Brown | ... | key grip |
| Craig Bryant | ... | gaffer |
| Jim Crandell | ... | additional electrician |
| Simon Frost | ... | camera assistant |
| Steve Johnson | ... | best boy |
| John Lee | ... | electrician |
| Steve Macdonald | ... | focus puller |
| Sion Michel | ... | second unit camera assistant |
| John Riley | ... | assistant grip |
| Marc Spicer | ... | camera operator |
| Aron Walker | ... | assistant grip |
| Skip Watkins | ... | still photographer |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Lisa Galea Gunning | ... | costume buyer (as Lisa Galea) |
| Jo Malcolm | ... | costume supervisor |
| Jackline Sassine | ... | costume assistant |
| Delia Spicer | ... | costume stand-by |
| Emily Steel | ... | costume assistant |
Location Management
| Elizabeth Kirkham | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| John Hopkins | ... | music supervisor |
| Christine Woodruff | ... | music consultant |
Script and Continuity Department
| Glenda Hambly | ... | script editor |
| Jan Piantoni | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Elly Bradbury | ... | production secretary (as Elinor Bradbury) |
| Dean Carey | ... | dialogue coach / performance consultant |
| Mark Hawthorne | ... | production runner |
| Liane Lee | ... | production accountant |
| Steve Marcus | ... | caterer |
| Giancarlo Mazzella | ... | Unit Nurse |
| Ruth Osborne | ... | choreographer |
| Basia Plachecki | ... | producer's assistant |
| Fiona Searson | ... | publicist |
| Julie Sims | ... | production coordinator |
| Laurie Sword | ... | title design |
| Phil Taylor | ... | unit assistant (as Phillip Taylor) |
| Nisha Weeramanthri | ... | director's assistant |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Hoyts Distribution (1993) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Columbia TriStar Home Video (1993) (Australia) (video) (under the "Triumph Entertainment" label)
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment (2012) (United States) (DVD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
1950's. Gawky teenager Ken Riddle has a wealth of sexual knowledge, but has yet to lose his virginity. Ken is forced to join the workforce after he's thrown out of school for selling explicit drawings to students. At work Ken befriends the rowdy Barry and clashes with his uptight superior Arthur. Meanwhile, smooth ladies man Max Wiseman courts Ken's attractive and available mother Gwen. Written by Woodyanders |
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| Taglines | Lust can be heaven. Growing up is hell. And in between is ... Love in Limbo See more » |
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Did You Know?
| Movie Connections | Features The Girl Can't Help It (1956). See more » |