Bob Ellis
Also Known As: Robert Ellis
Biography: Bob Ellis (10 May 1942 - 3 April 2016) was an Australian writer, director and actor.
Department: Writing
Place of Birth: Lismore, New South Wales, Australia
Birthday: May 10, 1942
Deathday: April 03, 2016
Adult: No
Gender: Male
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I Own the Racecourse
Overview: A touching story of a likable, but somewhat slow, teenage boy who believes he has bought a major Sydney racecourse for $20. Based on the classic Australian novel of the same name by Patricia Wrightson.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-01-01
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The Nostradamus Kid
Overview: When he discovers the world is about to end, a lovestruck teen makes it his mission to bed the girl he has fallen for.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-14
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Dear Cardholder
Overview: Hec, a sacked taxation clerk, seeks fame and fortune using the world of credit cards. Unfortunately for him, and the banks, he has no concept of credit card limit.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-11-22
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Unfinished Business
Overview: Maureen's biological clock is ticking, and she wants a baby. Her husband George is unable to oblige. When Maureen bumps into Geoff, a former lover from years ago she decides he might be able to supply the wanted seed. But the scientific controls on their weekend encounter soon give way to natural urges and the consummation is concluded with tenderness.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-10-04
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Down Rusty Down
Overview: An anthromorphic tale, humans representing canines, of compulsive traits and raging desires. A gang of neutered men; fat, subdued and lazy, look out for their younger 'pup'- Rusty (Noah Taylor) who is always active and mischievous.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-10-21
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Not Quite Hollywood
Overview: As Australian cinema broke through to international audiences in the 1970s through respected art house films like Peter Weir's "Picnic At Hanging Rock," a new underground of low-budget exploitation filmmakers were turning out considerably less highbrow fare. Documentary filmmaker Mark Hartley explores this unbridled era of sex and violence, complete with clips from some of the scene's most outrageous flicks and interviews with the renegade filmmakers themselves.
Genres: Comedy Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-08-28
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Michael Kirby: Don't Forget the Justice Bit
Overview: Filmed during and after his time on the High Court of Australia, this documentary about Justice Michael Kirby explores the personal, moral and spiritual convictions of one of our most compassionate and incisive legal minds. Michael Kirby reveals himself in this film through a long-form interview in a way he has never done before. It was only at the age of 61 he publicly revealed for the first time that he had been in a homosexual relationship since 1969 with partner Johan van Vloten. This film represents the first time Johan has spoken publicly about their life together.
Genres: Documentary TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-06-27
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Man of Flowers
Overview: An eccentric elderly man tries to enjoy the three things in life that he considers real beauty: collecting art, collecting flowers, and watching pretty women undress.
Genres: Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-09-22
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