Strange Bedfellows (2004)
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- R
- 1h 40min
- Comedy
- 22 Apr 2004 (Australia)
- Movie
Two 'very straight' old timers have to learn how to pass as a loving gay couple after falsely claiming same-sex status to take advantage of newly legislated tax laws.
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Awards:
- 3 nominations.
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| Michael Caton | ... |
Ralph Williams
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| Paul Hogan | ... |
Vince Hopgood
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Andy Pappas | ... |
Post Van Driver
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| Paula Duncan | ... |
Yvonne Philpot
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| Roy Billing | ... |
Fred Coulson
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Jamie Robertson | ... |
Carbo
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| Kevin Dee | ... |
Hughie
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Alan Cassell | ... |
Stan Rogers
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Stewart Faichney | ... |
Sergeant Jack Jenkins
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Simon Paton | ... |
Red
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| Shane Withington | ... |
Father Xavier Delaney
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| Monica Maughan | ... |
Faith
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Jenny Dale | ... |
Local Lady
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| Kestie Morassi | ... |
Carla
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Ashley Evans | ... |
Porn Site Boy
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| Adam Pedicini | ... |
Porn Site Boy
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Glynn Nicholas | ... |
Eric
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Linda Adams | ... |
Mrs. Nankervis
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Adele Dixon | ... |
Poster Girl
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Peter O'Halloran | ... |
Flamboyant Poster Boy
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Joe Bono | ... |
Bus Driver
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Danielle Sims | ... |
Lady of the Night
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Tony Arapoglou | ... |
Man in Leathers
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Rob Carlton | ... |
Monique
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Tracy Bartram | ... |
Bouncer
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Amanda Monroe | ... |
Amanda
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Gary Down | ... |
Sales Assistant
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| Christopher Kirby | ... |
Tim
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Jon Stephens | ... |
Vince Lookalike
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Myles Collins | ... |
Justin
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Justin Rudzki | ... |
Justin's Boyfriend
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Mark Murphy | ... |
Barman
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| Tayler Kane | ... |
Anthony
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Tim Hughes | ... |
Neil
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| Michael Carman | ... |
Laurie
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Scott Andrews | ... |
DJ
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Kentaro Hara | ... |
Sam
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James Lee | ... |
Monique Dancer
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Rod Waterworth | ... |
Monique Dancer
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Ethan Thoi | ... |
Monique Dancer
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Neville Burns | ... |
Monique Dancer
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Craig Fook | ... |
Monique Dancer
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Clay Dunn | ... |
Passing Guy
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Gary Prichard | ... |
Night Manager
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| Pete Postlethwaite | ... |
Russell McKenzie
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Lucy Rechnitzer | ... |
Peta
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Bill Plant | ... |
Farmer
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Jim Wilshire | ... |
Singer of the Band
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Robin Bisset | ... |
Mrs. Thomas
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Sally Plant | ... |
Deb
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Sarah Hendriks | ... |
Joanie
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Nichelle Claire | ... |
Nightclub dancer (uncredited)
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Naomi Davis | ... |
One of Eric's Local Ladies (uncredited)
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| Katherine Grinlaw | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Michael Ienna | ... |
Farmer's Son (uncredited)
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| David Paulsen | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dean Murphy | ||
Written by
| Sally Plant | ... | (idea) and |
| Dean Murphy | ... | (idea) |
| Dean Murphy | ... | (written by) and |
| Stewart Faichney | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Thomas Augsberger | ... | executive producer |
| Stewart Faichney | ... | associate producer |
| Shana Levine | ... | executive producer |
| Dean Murphy | ... | executive producer |
| Nigel Odell | ... | producer |
| David Redman | ... | line producer / producer |
Music by
| Dale Cornelius | ||
Cinematography by
| Roger Lanser | ||
| Sean McClory | ||
Editing by
| Peter Carrodus | ||
Editorial Department
| Biff Balfour | ... | rushes colorist |
| Paul Cross | ... | negative matching supervisor |
| Franco Diciero | ... | negative matcher |
| Steve Doyle | ... | assistant editor |
| Eugene Leonello | ... | negative matcher |
| Ian Letcher | ... | senior colorist |
| Stanley Lopuszanski | ... | senior colorist |
| Michelle Murphy | ... | editing attachment (as Michelle Wilson) / post-production coordinator (as Michelle Wilson) |
| David Redman | ... | post production supervisor |
| Penny Teal | ... | post-production coordinator |
Casting By
| Stewart Faichney | ||
Production Design by
| Ralph Moser | ||
Art Direction by
| Kate Saunders | ||
Costume Design by
| Jeanie Cameron | ||
Makeup Department
| Melissa Barry | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Andrea Cadzow | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Louise Coulston | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Jacqui Elliott | ... | assistant hair stylist / assistant makeup artist |
| Lisa Jones | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Helen Magelakis | ... | hair stylist (as Helen Magelaki) / makeup artist (as Helen Magelaki) |
| Christine Miller | ... | hair supervisor / makeup supervisor |
| Vickie Morris | ... | additional hair stylist / additional makeup artist |
| Margie Skeggs | ... | additional hair stylist (as Margi Skeggs) / additional makeup artist (as Margi Skeggs) |
Production Management
| Ian B. Anderson | ... | post-production manager |
| Amanda Crittenden | ... | production manager |
| Steve Doyle | ... | post-production supervisor |
| Victor Fukushima | ... | assistant unit manager |
| Andy Pappas | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Sean Barnacle | ... | additional assistant director |
| Mark Boskell | ... | second assistant director |
| Andrew R. Campbell | ... | third assistant director |
| Nathan Croft | ... | additional assistant director |
| Wendy Gregory Walker | ... | additional assistant director (as Wendy Gregory) |
| Matt Lyons | ... | additional assistant director |
| Richard McGrath | ... | first assistant director |
| Matthew Rooke | ... | additional assistant director |
| Tim Smart | ... | second unit director |
| Greg Spiller | ... | additional assistant director |
| Cameron Stewart | ... | additional assistant director |
Art Department
| Shane Aumont | ... | set dresser |
| Warren Barnard | ... | construction foreman |
| Alan Fleming | ... | construction manager |
| Caroline Kelly | ... | art department coordinator |
| Adam Liddell | ... | assistant stand-by props |
| Kirsten O'Loughlin | ... | art department assistant |
| Dallas Olsen | ... | set dresser |
| Lachlan Snell | ... | additional set dresser |
| Dean Sullivan | ... | stand-by props |
Sound Department
| Glenn Butler | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Perry Dwyer | ... | boom operator |
| Bruce Emery | ... | stereo sound consultant: Dolby |
| Scott Findlay | ... | sound designer |
| David Harrison | ... | dialogue editor |
| Juliet Hill | ... | foley recordist |
| Brandt Lee | ... | foley artist |
| Michael Slater | ... | dubbing mixer / sound designer / sound supervisor |
| John Wilkinson | ... | sound recordist |
Visual Effects by
| Ross Mitchell | ... | optical effects |
| Darren Richmond | ... | on-screen graphics |
Stunts
| Kevin Costain | ... | riding double: Mr. Caton |
Camera and Electrical Department
| David Allardice | ... | grip |
| Richard Allardice | ... | key grip |
| Anthony Argiro | ... | electrician (as Antonio Argiro) |
| Steven Bailey | ... | additional clapper loader (as Steve Bailey) |
| Jonathan Beament | ... | aerial camera operator |
| Jim Bell | ... | electrician |
| Michael Bespalov | ... | additional assistant grip |
| Mark Goellnicht | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Bernie Holstegge | ... | best boy |
| Angela Kelly | ... | clapper loader |
| Jude Lovett | ... | focus puller: second unit |
| Michelle Marchant | ... | camera attachment |
| Sean McClory | ... | focus puller |
| Katie Milwright | ... | focus puller |
| Simon Ozolins | ... | additional clapper loader |
| Ken Pettigrew | ... | gaffer (as Kenny Pettigrew) |
| Jack Reilly | ... | grip |
| David Scorpecci | ... | additional assistant grip |
| Travis Walker | ... | grip |
| Judd Wild | ... | Head Electrician |
| Tom Willis | ... | camera attachment |
| Suzy Wood | ... | still photographer |
Casting Department
| Alex Christopoulos | ... | extras casting assistant |
| Lilly Dawson | ... | extras casting |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Bronwyn Cameron | ... | additional costume assistant |
| Leianne Clarke | ... | costume supervisor |
| Amanda Evans | ... | additional costume assistant |
| Kelly Foreman | ... | costume assistant |
| Margot McCartney | ... | additional costume assistant (as Margo McCartney) |
| Peter O'Halloran | ... | stand-by wardrobe |
Location Management
| Hamish MacLeod | ... | location assistant |
| Drew Rhodes | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Dale Cornelius | ... | orchestrator |
| Robin Gray | ... | music scoring engineer |
| Brett Kelly | ... | conductor |
| Richard McGrath | ... | music supervisor |
| Tristan Meredith | ... | lead musician |
| Daryl McKenzie | ... | musicians contractor (uncredited) |
| Malcolm McNab | ... | musician: trumpet (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jane Forbes | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| George Adams | ... | completion guarantor |
| Angela Alicante | ... | production secretary |
| Lance Anderson | ... | safety supervisor |
| Tony Arapoglou | ... | unit assistant |
| Leni Binos | ... | first accounting assistant |
| Helen Boicovitis | ... | production coordinator |
| Mark Cohn | ... | unit assistant |
| Lockie Cossor | ... | dog handler |
| Christine Duff | ... | unit nurse |
| Clay Dunn | ... | stand-in: Mr. Caton |
| John Fairhead | ... | safety officer |
| Serena Gattuso | ... | production coordinator |
| Andrew Hallsworth | ... | assistant choreographer |
| Ollie Klepiak | ... | stand-in: Mr. Hogan |
| Vanessa Langby | ... | production runner |
| Sarah Machado | ... | production assistant |
| Alex Reid | ... | runner |
| Alana Scanlan | ... | choreographer |
| Gary Selth | ... | stand-in: Mr. Postlethwaite |
| Rita Siomos | ... | post-production accountant |
| Sophie Siomos | ... | production accountant |
| Greg Spiller | ... | assistant: Mr. Hogan |
| Darren Steffen | ... | copyist |
| Christos Vrazofski | ... | unit assistant |
| Geoff Wilkie | ... | runner |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Instinct Distribution (2007) (World-wide) (video)
- Becker Entertainment (2004) (Australia) (theatrical)
- 7flix (2022) (Australia) (tv)
- Boulevard Entertainment (2007) (United Kingdom) (DVD)
- Eden Rock Media (2004) (World-wide)
- Flashstar Home Vídeo (2005) (Brazil) (DVD) (VHS)
- Instinct Eden Rock International (2004) (World-wide)
- Kinowelt Home Entertainment (2005) (Germany) (DVD)
- La Fabrique de Films (2005) (France) (DVD)
- Screen Media Films (2005) (United States) (video)
- Screen Media Ventures
- TV2 (2009) (Hungary) (tv)
- Veronica (2008) (Netherlands) (tv)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Film Finance (funding) (produced with financial assistance from)
- International Film Fund (funding) (produced with financial assistance from)
- Film Victoria (funding) (produced with financial assistance from)
- Atlab (sound mix facilities)
- Digital Pictures Melbourne (digital post-production)
- Instinct Entertainment (funding)
- Melbourne Title Co. (titles)
- Moneypenny Services (production accounting)
- Real People Victoria (extras casting)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
A struggling widower businessman finds a new tax loophole offered in Australia to same sex couples. Needing a tax break, he cajoles his best friend, also a widower, into filing papers indicating they are a gay couple living together and assuring him that the small town (population 652) they live in will never have a clue. However, their return letter from the government pops open and the town busybody soon has it spread all over town without the two men's knowledge. Meanwhile, the letter tells the men that a tax inspector will be coming to investigate their claim. The two decide they have to learn to act gay, so they get lessons from a local hair dresser and visit a gay nightclub in Sydney.
Written by John Sacksteder |
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| Taglines | They're close mates, but not that close. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend Australia | $529,160, 30 Apr 2004 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The film that Paul Hogan's character screens is The Last of the Knucklemen (1979) which also features Michael Caton and Stewart Faichney. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Features The Last of the Knucklemen (1979). See more » |
| Soundtracks | Looking At You See more » |
| Crazy Credits | Yvonne did finally catch up with the mailman... ...it was love at first sight... ...they marry on Valentine's Day See more » |
| Quotes |
Ralph Williams:
Vince! We're fucked! Vince Hopgood: No. Look, I'll keep Faith away from Russell; you come up with an excuse for the dancing; the ball will be finished, and we're done. [Ralph and Vince's gay friends from Sydney arrive on motorcycles] Vince Hopgood: We're fucked. See more » |