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Prime Mover(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-02-08
52%
6 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Overview:
A long haul truckie who finds that the reality of his existence is far removed from his youthful dreams of owning and driving his own prime mover.
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia,
United States of America
Budget: $5,000,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
New South Wales Film & Television Office
Movie: Prime Mover
Top 10 Billed Cast
Michael Dorman
Thomas
Emily Barclay
Melissa & Calendar Girl
Ben Mendelsohn
Johnnie
William McInnes
Phil
Anthony Hayes
Businessman, Salesman, Foreman & Mechanic
Andrew S. Gilbert
Thomas' Dad & St Christopher
Gyton Grantley
Repo Man
Lynette Curran
Mrs Boyd
Anni Finsterer
Thomas' Mum
Jeanette Cronin
Melissa's Mum
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