The Castle(1997)
Ordinary Family. Extraordinary Story.
A Melbourne family is very happy living near the Melbourne airport. However, they are forced to leave their beloved home (by the Government and airport authorities) to make way for more runways. 'The Castle' is the story of how they fight to remain in their home.
Movie: The Castle
Top 10 Billed Cast
Darryl Kerrigan
Sal Kerrigan
Dale Kerrigan
Steve Kerrigan
Tracy Kerrigan
Wayne Kerrigan
Dennis Denuto
Con Petropoulous
Lawrence Hammill
Federal Court judge
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