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Bad Boy Bubby
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Bad Boy Bubby

1993-09-01 · 114 min · ★ 6.9

Crime · Drama · Comedy

Bubby has spent thirty years trapped in the same small room, tricked by his mother. One day, he manages to escape and, deranged and naive in equal measures, his adventure into a modern and nihilistic life begins.

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Directors
Rolf de Heer
Production companies
Australian Film Finance Corporation, Bubby Productions, Fandango, South Australian Film Corporation
Countries
Australia, Italy
Status
Released
Budget
USD 750,000

Top Cast

Nicholas HopeNicholas HopeBubby
Ralph CotterillRalph CotterillPop
Claire BenitoMum
Syd BrisbaneSyd BrisbaneYobbo
Ullie BirvéUllie BirvéRobbed Woman
Natalie CarrCherie the Salvo
Celine O'LearyCeline O'LearyWoman in Mercedes
Carmel JohnsonAngel
Grant PiroGrant PiroSalesman
Audine LeithAudine LeithFondled Salvo
Lucia MastrantoneLucia MastrantonePizza Waitress
Nikki PriceScreaming Woman
Fille DusseleeShannon
Andy McPheeAndy McPheeYobbo #2
Graham DuckettAngel's Father
Dave FlannaganCop/warder

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