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The Postcard Bandit
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The Postcard Bandit

2003-06-01 · 106 min · ★ 5.4

Action · Crime · Drama · TV Movie

The story of notorious Australian bank robber Brendan Abbott, who according to the myth, sent postcards to authorities hot on his trail while on the run across the country.

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Directors
Tony Tilse
Production companies
MacQuarie Film Television Investment Fund, Nine Films, Nine Network Australia, Australian Film Finance Corporation, Pacific Coast Entertainment
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tom LongTom LongBrenden James Abbott
Brett StillerBrett StillerGlenn Abbott
Matthew Le NevezMatthew Le NevezAaron Reynolds
Geneviève LemonGeneviève LemonNola
Simon BurkeSimon BurkeThomas
Helen DallimoreHelen DallimoreGina
Tasma WaltonTasma WaltonFrankie
Anthony PhelanAnthony PhelanBeaman
Richard PiperRichard PiperCampbell
Simon MaidenSimon MaidenPritchard
Mel RoganDiane Abbott
Annie ByronAnnie ByronThelma Abbott
Yutaka IzumiharaYutaka IzumiharaMasao Ayuda
Rob SteeleRob SteeleGina's Grandad
Martin BroomeMartin BroomeHippie Dave
Ian BlissIan BlissPotter
James ReyneJames ReyneJames Reyne
Steve RodgersSteve RodgersBranch Manager #1
Ned ManningNed ManningBranch Manager #2
Morgan O'NeillRandall

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