The Final Winter (2007)
Rugby league is arguably the toughest form of football on the planet played by men that play the game hard and live even harder. Set in Sydney in the 1980s, the movie is a drama about the effects upon the players, supporters and the game itself as the sport grows from being the semi-pro suburban game it's been for nearly 100 years into a fully professional international sport. Superbly written and acted by Matt Nable, a former football player along with other former players mixed in with some internationally recognised actors, the story is a realistic snapshot into the lives of people for whom the game is a weekend escape from their otherwise ordinary lives. That's all about to change as big business realises the potential the game holds leaving those clinging to the old ways in their wake.
Director: Jane Forrest
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Matt Nable as Grub |
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Nathaniel Dean as Trent |
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Matthew Johns as Jack |
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John Jarratt as Colgate |
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Raelee Hill as Emma |
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Michelle Langstone as Mia |
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Kate Mulvany as Kate |
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Conrad Coleby as Billy |
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Brad Johns as Thommo |
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Scott Lowe as Muddy |
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Bob Baines as Neddy |
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Jessica Turner as Receptionist |
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Katie Nazer-Hennings as Rebecca |
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Tiarnie Coupland as Jessica |
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Anthony Coffey as Dunford |
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Damian de Montemas as Max |
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Genevieve Hegney as Kristine |
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John Walton as Danzo |
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Dylan Rayner as Young Grub |
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Kevin Goldsby as Chairman |
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Terry Serio as Panel Member 1 |
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Ivan Cleary as Panel Member 2 |
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Mick Roughan as Burly Patron |
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Thomas Keneally as Harry |
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Tommy Raudonikis as Board Member |
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Roy Masters as Journalist |
| Writing | Matt Nable | Writer |
| Production | Brad Roberts | Unit Manager |
| Production | Edward Donovan | Location Manager |
| Sound | Fabian Sanjurjo | Sound Effects Editor |
| Art | Craig Mandile | Graphic Designer |
| Sound | Wayne Pashley | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Camera | Ian Jones | Director of Photography |
| Production | Phil Sigsworth | Associate Producer |
| Writing | Matt Nable | Story |
| Directing | Jane Forrest | Director |
| Sound | Derryn Pasquill | Dialogue Editor |
| Production | Anna McDonnell | Production Coordinator |
| Sound | Wayne Pashley | Sound Designer |
| Art | Sarah Gilligan | Art Direction |
| Production | Phil Jackett | Associate Producer |
| Directing | Sophie Fabbri-Jackson | Script Supervisor |
| Sound | Phil Heywood | Sound Re-Recording Mixer |
| Costume & Make-Up | Anna Gray | Makeup & Hair |
| Editing | Maria Kaltenthaler | Assistant Editor |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jen Lamphee | Hair Supervisor |
| Sound | Dinesh Wicks | Original Music Composer |
| Sound | Chris Alderton | Sound Recordist |
| Crew | John Walton | Stunt Coordinator |
| Sound | Nicholas Breslin | Dialogue Editor |
| Editing | Matt Villa | Editor |
| Production | Michelle Russell | Producer |
| Production | Anthony Coffey | Producer |
| Directing | Adam Smillie | Third Assistant Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Emily Seresin | Costume Designer |
| Art | Murray Picknett | Production Design |
| Production | Jack Elsegood | Executive Producer |
| Sound | Angus Robertson | Sound Effects Editor |
| Writing | Anthony Coffey | Story |
| Production | David Roe | Executive Producer |
| Directing | Jeremy Grogan | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Sean Barnacle | Second Assistant Director |
| Production | Joseph Wijangco | Casting Director |
| Costume & Make-Up | Jen Lamphee | Makeup Supervisor |
| Writing | Greg Waters | Script Editor |
| Sound | Adam Gock | Original Music Composer |
