Dalkeith (2001)
Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.
Director:
Leigh Sheehan
Writer:
Victor Kazan
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Ray Barrett as Tarquin St John Smythe |
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Esme Melville as Maisie Carter |
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Gus Mercurio as Enzo Petroni |
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Alan Hopgood as Mick |
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Judy Banks as Doris |
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Marilyn Maguire as Suzanne Barker |
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Geoff Brooks as Benny Saunders |
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James Benedict as Dave Bennett |
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Jacinta Stapleton as Kate Johnson |
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Julie Nihill as Sally |
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Andrew Clarke as Judge Proctor |
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Gabrielle Leeds as Daphne |
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Alan Pentland as Mr Wilson |
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Brenda Addie as Mrs. Kenwright |
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Wendy Strehlow as Mrs Denham |
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David Bradshaw as Joe Howlett |
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Victor Kazan as Doctor |
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Nathan King as Frank the Barman |
| Sound | Frank Strangio | Original Music Composer |
| Production | Johnie Chase | Executive Producer |
| Production | Johnie Chase | Producer |
| Writing | Leigh Sheehan | Story |
| Directing | Leigh Sheehan | Director |
| Production | Ruvi Herzov | Executive Producer |
| Crew | Pamela Hammond | Post-Production Manager |
| Writing | Victor Kazan | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Krys Moore | Hair Supervisor |
| Camera | Bruce Phillips | Second Unit Director of Photography |
| Sound | Mark Pitman | Sound Editor |
| Crew | Mathew Taylor | In Memory Of |
| Editing | Tim Patterson | Assistant Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Krys Moore | Makeup Supervisor |
| Art | Ian McPherson | Production Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Angela Conte | Makeup Artist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Monica O'Brien | Costume Designer |
| Production | Anna Phelps | Post Production Coordinator |
| Production | Bevan Quelhurst | Unit Manager |
| Sound | Neil McGrath | Sound Mixer |
| Art | Warwick Berry | Graphic Designer |
| Editing | Martin Fox | Editor |
| Directing | Wade Stevenson | First Assistant Director |
| Camera | David Haskins | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Laurie Robinson | Sound Recordist |
| Production | Pauline Barbara | Production Manager |
