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Balibo (2009)

Movie ★ 6.6 111 min

Drama Mystery Thriller

As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie

Robert Connolly Writer Robert Connolly Director David Williamson Writer

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Quick facts

Released
July 21, 2009
Runtime
111 min
IMDb
tt1111876
Country
, Timor-Leste
Language
Studio
Arenafilm, Cinimod Film, Content International, Showtime Australia

Themes

Cast

Anthony LaPaglia Anthony LaPaglia Roger East Oscar Isaac Oscar Isaac Jose Ramos-Horta Nathan Phillips Nathan Phillips Malcolm Rennie Damon Gameau Damon Gameau Greg Shackleton Nick Farnell Nick Farnell Ken White Mark Leonard Winter Mark Leonard Winter Tony Stewart Gyton Grantley Gyton Grantley Gary Cunningham Katherine Slattery Katherine Slattery Shirley Shackleton Serge Balaam Evan Shackleton Bea Viegas Juliana

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Frequently asked questions

What is Balibo about?
As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie
Who directed Balibo?
Balibo was directed by Robert Connolly.
Who stars in Balibo?
Balibo stars Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips, Damon Gameau.
When was Balibo released?
Balibo is a 2009 drama, mystery, thriller film.
Where can I watch Balibo?
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