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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection(1995)
Status: Released
Date: 1995-07-20
50%
2 Votes
Time: 1h 42m
Cripes! Just what this country needs... a bloody good laugh!
Overview:
Tired of local corruption and the harshness of his life a bushman demonstrates the true Aussie spirit and decides to run for parliament
Languages: English.
Countries:
Australia
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Movie: Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
Top 6 Billed Cast
Leo McKern
Dad Rudd
Geoffrey Rush
Dave Rudd
Ray Barrett
Dwyer
Noah Taylor
Joe
Essie Davis
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Tired of local corruption and the harshness of his life a bushman demonstrates the true Aussie spirit and decides to run for parliament
Release Date
1995-07-20
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5
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2.5 startsTagline
Cripes! Just what this country needs... a bloody good laugh!
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