''Back of Beyond'' is a 1995 Australian film. According to Ozmovies, "The film was released in Sydney and Melbourne on 2nd November 1995, but quickly disappeared." It was released on VHS in Australia and laserdisc in the United States but is now very difficult to find.
''Back of Beyond (1995)''
at Ozmovies. Retrieved 2019-12-21.
Plot
Reclusive mechanic, Tom McGregor operates a garage in the outback. Tom's quiet existence is disturbed by the arrival of a group of thugs, led by the psychopathic Connor, when their car breaks down. The gang, who are on the run from the law are hoping to stash some stolen diamonds, but things go pear-shaped when Connor's girlfriend Charlie becomes attracted to Tom.
Cast
* Paul Mercurio
Paul Joseph Mercurio (born 31 March 1963) is an Australian actor, choreographer, dancer, TV presenter and politician. Mercurio is best known for his lead role in the 1992 film ''Strictly Ballroom'' and his role as a judge on TV series ''Danci ...
as Tom McGregor
* Dee Smart as Charlie
* Colin Friels
Colin Friels (born 25 September 1952) is an Australian actor of theatre, TV, film and presenter.
Early life
Friels was born in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland.Interview with Colin Friels, ''George Negus Tonight'' (ABC Television), 26 August 200 ...
as Connor
* Rebekah Elmaloglou
Rebekah Sophie Elmaloglou (born 23 January 1974) is an Australian actress, known for her roles as teenage tearaway Sophie Simpson on ''Home and Away'' and Terese Willis on ''Neighbours''. She also made guest appearances in '' E Street'', '' A ...
as Susan McGregor
* John Polson
John Polson (born 6 September 1965) is an Australian actor, director and founder of Tropfest.
Polson is perhaps best known for his role starring opposite Russell Crowe and Jack Thompson in '' The Sum of Us'' (1994).
In February 2001, Polson ...
as Nick
* Bob Maza
Robert Lewis Maza (25 November 1939 – 14 May 2000), known as Bob Maza, was an Aboriginal Australian actor, playwright and activist.
Early life and education
Robert Lewis Maza was born on Palm Island in North Queensland on 25 November 1939, ...
as Gilbert
* Terry Serio
Terry Serio is an Australian actor, director, musician and singer-songwriter.
Career
Film and television
Serio's breakout role was as the lead, Mike in the 1982 Australian culture action film '' Running on Empty'', alongside Max Cullen and Pe ...
as Lucky Dave
* Aaron Wilton
According to the Old Testament of the Bible, Aaron ( or ) was an Israelite prophet, a high priest, and the elder brother of Moses. Information about Aaron comes exclusively from religious texts, such as the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament (L ...
as Ned
* Amy Miller-Porter as Rosie
* Glenda Linscott as Mary Margaret
References
External links
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''Back of Beyond (1995)''
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Ozmovies
Australian thriller films
1995 thriller films
1990s English-language films
1990s Australian films
English-language thriller films
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