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Snowtown

2011 · Movie · 120 min
C

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68/100

Averaged across 9 ratings · 63.9K votes

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Based on true events, this story focuses on Jamie, a vulnerable teenager living in a deprived suburb. He falls under the influence of John, a charismatic man who enters his life and becomes a father figure. John initially empowers Jamie, but gradually introduces him to a brutal world of violence, rallying a group of disenfranchised men to target those they deem undesirable. Jamie is caught in a web of loyalty and fear, his moral compass eroding as he is drawn deeper into John's horrifying crimes.

Details

Director
Justin Kurzel
Released
19 May 2011
Country
Australia
Language
English
Runtime
120 min
Budget
$2.0M
Box office
$1.3M
Awards
17 wins, 21 nominations

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Lucas Pittaway

Lucas Pittaway

Jamie Vlassakis

Daniel Henshall

Daniel Henshall

John Bunting

Louise Harris

Louise Harris

Elizabeth Harvey

Frank Cwertniak

Frank Cwertniak

Jeffrey

Matthew Howard

Nicholas

Awards & nominations

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17 wins from 38 nominations across 5 ceremonies

AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Film Anna McLeish Nominee
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Film Sarah Shaw Nominee
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Direction Justin Kurzel Winner
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Adapted Screenplay Shaun Grant Winner
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Actor Daniel Henshall Winner
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Supporting Actress Louise Harris Winner
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Cinematography Adam Arkapaw Nominee
AACTA Awards ( 1st ) 2011 Best Editing Veronika Jenet Winner
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