Daisy and Simon(1989)
The Outback's Oddest Couple
Daisy, a gun-toting grumpy old battle-axe, eeking out her life in a tumbledown shack in the middle of nowhere. Into her life stumbles Simon, a mild-mannered accountant. Together, they form an uneasy alliance that is hilarious to watch. Gradually he helps her rediscover her zestful youth in return for stability in his troubled life.
Movie: Daisy and Simon
Top 10 Billed Cast
Daisy
Simon
Cuthbert
Lee-Anne
Rowdy
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Overview
Daisy, a gun-toting grumpy old battle-axe, eeking out her life in a tumbledown shack in the middle of nowhere. Into her life stumbles Simon, a mild-mannered accountant. Together, they form an uneasy alliance that is hilarious to watch. Gradually he helps her rediscover her zestful youth in return for stability in his troubled life.
Release Date
1989-05-04
Average
10
Rating:
5.0 startsTagline
The Outback's Oddest Couple
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Languages:
English
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