The Castle ★★ 1997 (R) The Kerrigans are a working class clan who happily live directly adjacent to Melbourne's Tullamarine airport. But when the airport decides to expand, their house is subject to a compulsory acquisition order. However, Daryl Kerrigan (Caton) decides to fight and takes their case all the way to the High Court in Canberra. It's a David vs. Goliath comedy with an Aussie disdain for authority figures. Cultural references may not travel overseas but the film was a hit on its home turf. 93m/C VHS, DVD. AU Michael Caton, Charles "Bud" Tingwell, Sophie Lee, Anne Tenney, Eric Bana, Stephen Curry, Anthony Simcoe, Wayne Hope, Tiriel Mora;
Director:
Rob Sitch;
Writer:
Rob Sitch, Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner, Jane Kennedy;
Writer:
Miriana Marusic;
Cameo:
Craig Harnath. Australian Film Inst. '97: Orig. Screenplay.
