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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection

1995-07-20 · 102 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy

Tired of local corruption and the harshness of his life a bushman demonstrates the true Aussie spirit and decides to run for parliament

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Directors
George Whaley
Production companies
Icon Entertainment International, Icon Productions
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Leo McKernLeo McKernDad Rudd
Joan SutherlandMother Rudd
Geoffrey RushGeoffrey RushDave Rudd
Ray BarrettRay BarrettDwyer
Noah TaylorNoah TaylorJoe
Essie DavisEssie Davis

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