The Man Who Sued God (2001)
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- 1h 37min
- Comedy, Drama
- 25 Oct 2001 (Australia)
- Movie
An ex lawyer now fisherman sees his fishing boat sunk by a lightning. His insurance company claims "Act of God". Sue the insurance company or God/churches?
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- 1 nomination.
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| Billy Connolly | ... |
Steve Myers
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| Judy Davis | ... |
Anna Redmond
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| Colin Friels | ... |
David Myers
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| Wendy Hughes | ... |
Jules Myers
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Bille Brown | ... |
Gerry Ryan
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| John Howard | ... |
Edward Piggott
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| Emily Browning | ... |
Rebecca Myers
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Blair Venn | ... |
Les
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| Vincent Ball | ... |
Cardinal
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| Frank Whitten | ... |
Primate
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| Peter Whitford | ... |
Moderator
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| Linal Haft | ... |
Rabbi
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| Tim Robertson | ... |
Judge
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| Steve Jacobs | ... |
Hal
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| Richard Carter | ... |
Dirk Streicher
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| Josephine Byrnes | ... |
Cressida Roache
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Tamblyn Lord | ... |
Doctor
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| Andrea Moor | ... |
Maxine Jeffrey
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| Glenda Linscott | ... |
Co-Plaintiff
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Tamara Kuldin | ... |
Co-Plaintiff
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| Martin Vaughan | ... |
Co-Plaintiff
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| Maggie Blinco | ... |
Co-Plaintiff
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Leonid Dobrinsky | ... |
Russian Man
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Troy Carlson | ... |
Havers
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Andrew Blaxland | ... |
Insurance Branch Head
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| Matthew Lilley | ... |
Reporter
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| Lenore Smith | ... |
Reporter
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Stuart Katzen | ... |
Reporter
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Warren Jones | ... |
Reporter
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Nigel Sutton | ... |
TV Warm-up Man
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Ken Senga | ... |
Kazu, Head Waiter
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Ron Zines | ... |
Janitor in Synagogue
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| Pamela Shaw | ... |
American Reporter
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Clarence Dany | ... |
French Reporter
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Dina Panozzo | ... |
Italian Reporter
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Kell Graham | ... |
Insurance Executive
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| Jeanette Cronin | ... |
Insurance Executive
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Vic Hunter | ... |
Meeting Leader
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Dariusz Paczynski | ... |
Polish Newsreader
(as Darius Pacynski)
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| Ritchie Singer | ... |
Sam Cohen
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Tanmaya | ... |
Fisherman
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Anthony Weigh | ... |
Clerk of Court
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| Warren Coleman | ... |
Pastor
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Jack Friels | ... |
Pastor's Son
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Robert Noble | ... |
Religious Fanatic with Megaphone
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| Michael Robertson | ... |
Pro-Steve Demonstrator
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Danny Cowles | ... |
Registry Clerk
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John Bevan | ... |
Hymn Singer
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Dennis Allard | ... |
Steve Supporter
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Ross Fowler | ... |
Customer
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Peter Drinkwater | ... |
Burly Security Guard
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Stan Farbman | ... |
Burly Security Guard
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| Ross Symonds | ... |
Newsreader
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| Chris Bath | ... |
Newsreader
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Peter Hansen | ... |
Newspaper Office Security Guard (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Mark Joffe | ||
Written by
| Don Watson | ... | (written by) |
| John Clarke | ... | (based on an original screenplay by) |
| Patrick McCarville | ... | (based on an original idea by) |
| John Collee | ... | () (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Brian Abel | ... | associate producer |
| Irene Dobson | ... | line producer |
| Ben Gannon | ... | producer |
| Mark Joffe | ... | producer |
Music by
| David Bridie | ||
Cinematography by
| Peter James | ||
Editing by
| Peter Barton | ||
Editorial Department
| David Burrows | ... | second assistant editor |
| Arthur Cambridge | ... | color grader |
| Alicia Gleeson | ... | first assistant editor |
| Ian Russell | ... | lab liaison |
Casting By
| Alison Barrett | ||
Production Design by
| Luigi Pittorino | ||
Art Direction by
| Juliet John | ||
Costume Design by
| Lisa Meagher | ||
Makeup Department
| Jane Atherton | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Robbie Austin | ... | makeup designer |
| Kate Birch | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Wendy De Waal | ... | hair designer |
| Adele Durno | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
| Carolyn Nott | ... | makeup artist |
| Pamela Roth | ... | makeup artist: Judy Davis |
| Paul Williams | ... | hair stylist / makeup artist |
Production Management
| Brad Roberts | ... | unit manager |
| Stella Savvas | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Julie Sims | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Deborah Antoniou | ... | second assistant director (as Debbie Antoniou) |
| Matthew Harris | ... | third assistant director |
| Toby Pease | ... | first assistant director |
| Sophie Stawaruk | ... | assistant director: second unit |
Art Department
| Andrew Chan | ... | draughtsperson |
| Jane Culverhouse | ... | buyer/dresser |
| Liam J. Doyle | ... | runner |
| Annie Flynn | ... | product placement |
| Terry Hunt | ... | art department assistant |
| Luisa Mitchell | ... | buyer/dresser |
| Robert Molnar | ... | set dresser |
| Heather Muirhead | ... | addit art department coordinator |
| Leroy Plummer | ... | stand-by props |
| Kim Prentice | ... | art department coordinator |
| David Russell | ... | storyboard artist |
Sound Department
| Julius Chan | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Liam Egan | ... | sound effects editor |
| Les Fiddess | ... | foley artist |
| Phil Judd | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Paul Korber | ... | assistant sound editor |
| Gerry Nucifora | ... | boom operator |
| Ben Osmo | ... | sound recordist |
| Jenny T. Ward | ... | dialogue editor |
Special Effects by
| Dave Roberts | ... | special effects |
| Bill Young | ... | special effects assistant |
| Bill Young | ... | special effects assistant / special effects technician |
| David Young | ... | special effects (as Dave Young) |
Visual Effects by
| Charlie Armstrong | ... | supervising compositor |
| Emmanuel Blasset | ... | 3D animator |
| Dan Breckwoldt | ... | Data I/O operator |
| David Dulac | ... | 3d supervisor |
| Stuart Partridge | ... | compositor |
| Murray Pope | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| Dane Rapaport | ... | systems administrator |
| Sandeep Vengsarkar | ... | digital compositor |
| David Woodland | ... | visual effects art director animal logic |
| George Zwier | ... | digital compositor |
| Ben De Luca | ... | systems administrator (uncredited) |
Stunts
| Russell Allen | ... | stunt performer |
| Damian Bradford | ... | stunt performer |
| Terry Flanagan | ... | stunts |
| Brian Grogan | ... | stunt performer |
| Bob Hicks | ... | stunt performer |
| Kathy McMorrow | ... | stunt performer |
| Andy Owen | ... | stunt performer |
| Tove Petterson | ... | stunt performer |
| Brit Sooby | ... | stunt performer |
| John Walton | ... | stunt performer |
| Lawrence Woodward | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Elmes | ... | first assistant camera "a" camera |
| Mark Goellnicht | ... | steadicam operator |
| Simon Harding | ... | steadicam operator |
| James Hopwood | ... | crane technician |
| Frank Hruby | ... | focus puller |
| Gerard Maher | ... | video split/loader |
| Mick Morris | ... | gaffer |
| David Nichols | ... | key grip/dolly grip |
| Michael Vivian | ... | a dolly grip: a camera |
| David Williamson | ... | camera operator |
| Matt Windon | ... | second assistant camera |
Casting Department
| Nathan Beattie | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Terri Lamera | ... | costume supervisor |
Location Management
| Marcus Levy | ... | location assistant |
| Phillip Roope | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Robin Gray | ... | scoring engineer |
| Christian Scallan | ... | score mixer |
| Christine Woodruff | ... | music supervisor |
Script and Continuity Department
| Kristin Voumard | ... | continuity |
Additional Crew
| Gordon Andersen | ... | unit assistant |
| Mark Bamford | ... | production lawyer |
| Dirnity Bjork | ... | head animal trainer |
| Richard Bjork | ... | animal trainer |
| Sophie Dick | ... | production coordinator |
| Terry Lee | ... | helicopter pilot |
| Louise McNicholl | ... | production assistant |
| Paul Oliver | ... | production runner |
| Samantha Rebillet | ... | assistant to director |
| Sam Shine | ... | production runner |
| Jessica Brentnall | ... | pre-production secretary (uncredited) |
| Jason Mack | ... | security officer (uncredited) |
Production Companies
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC)
- New South Wales Film & Television Office (in association with)
- Showtime Australia (in association with)
- Gannon Films
- Empress Road Productions
Distributors
- Buena Vista International (Australia) (2001) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Feature Film Company (2003) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2004) (Germany) (DVD)
- Icon Entertainment International
Special Effects
- Image FX (special effects)
Other Companies
- Ausfilm Transport Logistics (freight)
- Australian Film Finance Corporation (AFFC) (financed with the assistance of)
- Chapman/Leonard Studio Equipment (camera dollies)
- Chris Powell Productions (negative cutting)
- Creatures on Call (dog and bird trainers)
- Film Victoria (developed with the assistance of)
- First Australian Completion Bond Company (FACB) (completion guarantor)
- HW Wood (insurance broker)
- Hel's Kitchen (catering)
- Kodak Australasia (film stock supplied by)
- Leed Helicopters (helicopter supplied by)
- New South Wales Film & Television Office (produced with the assistance of)
- Optical & Graphics (end titles)
- Panavision Australia (camera equipment provided by)
- Panavision Lighting Asia Pacific (lighting equipment)
- PhilmSound (sound editing)
- Pop Pictures (post-production facilities)
- Showgroup (travel)
- The Grip Shop (grip equipment)
- Traveltoo (travel)
- Tress Cocks & Maddox (solicitors)
- Whats your Scene Ccenery Services (construction)
- Who Dares (security)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Sir Billy Connolly plays Steve Myers, a lawyer who became a fisherman from frustration. When his one piece of property, his boat, is struck by lightning and destroyed, he is denied insurance money because it was "an act of God". He re-registers as a lawyer and sues the insurance company and the church, under the guise of God, defending himself. The accident leads him to a friendship and eventual relationship with a journalist, Anna Redmond (Judy Davis). Written by kwedgwood@hotmail.com |
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| Taglines | An Almighty Comedy See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The Bollywood movie OMG: Oh My God! (2012), starring Akshay Kumar and Paresh Rawal, was inspired by this movie. See more » |
| Goofs | The radio announcer continuously bad-mouths Steve Myers' case on-air. However, in Australia it is illegal for radio announcers to comment about current court cases on air. To do so is to commit the crime of "sub judice." The radio announcer most likely would have known this. On the other hand, Steve's case being against an all-powerful being, he and/or the court would be hard-pressed to claim that anything said in the media could disadvantage him any worse, so journalists might not fear being found in contempt. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Man Who Sued God Discovery (2002). See more » |
| Quotes |
Rabbi:
[about his Christian counterparts]
They're praying to God. They should be praying for better lawyers. See more » |