The Merger (film)

The Merger is a 2018 Australian comedy/drama film based on comedian Damian Callinan's critically acclaimed solo show of the same name. The film explores the decline of a cash-strapped Aussie Rules rural footy club and the recruitment of refugees to keep the club viable.

The Merger
Directed byMark Grentell
Produced by
Screenplay byDamian Callinan
Starring
Release date
  • 11 August 2018 (2018-08-11) (Melbourne Film Festival)
  • 30 August 2018 (2018-08-30)
CountryAustralia
LanguageEnglish

Cast

  • Damian Callinan as Troy Carrington
  • John Howard as Bull Barlow
  • Kate Mulvany as Angie Barlow
  • Fayssal Bazzi as Sayyid
  • Rafferty Grierson as Neil Barlow
  • Nick Cody as Goober
  • Josh McConville as Snapper
  • Angus McLaren as Carpet Burn
  • Penny Cook as Fran Barlow
  • Stephen Hunter as Neville
  • Ben Knight as Harpo
  • Harry Tseng as Tou Pou
  • Sahil Saluja as Suresh
  • Francis Kamara as Didier
  • Zenia Starr as Navina
  • Aaron Gocs as Porterhouse
  • Michelle Brasier as Gretchen
  • Haya Arzidin as Fazela
  • Gavin Baskerville as Gavin / Head Morris Dancer / Medieval Performer
  • Michael Morley as Morris Dancer / Medieval Performer / Goal Umpire

Production and release

The movie was filmed in Wagga Wagga and environs, New South Wales. [1][2] Production was completed in 2017 and the film was released on 30 August 2018 to Australian and New Zealand theatres.

References

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