

Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
1995-07-20 · 102 min · ★ 6.8
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
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Leo McKernDad Rudd
Geoffrey RushDave Rudd
Ray BarrettDwyer
Noah TaylorJoe
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