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Mallboy (2001)

Movie ★ 5.3 82 min

Drama

A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam (Brett Swain) is in prison, while his mother Jenny (Nell Feeney) is too lost in her problems with alcohol to provide much guidance for her children. Left to his own devices, Shaun commits petty theft, smokes pot, and deals drugs to his friends as they hang out at the nearby shopping mall. Shaun seems unable to reach out to anyone, not even his girlfriend (Lauren Hawker) or Darren (Brett Tucker), a social worker eager to help him. When his father is released from prison and brings his mistress to the "Welcome Home" party Jenny throws for him, Shaun comes to realize that if he is ever to resolve his problems, he will have to do it without the help of his family. Mallboy marked the feature film debut for writer/director Vincent Giarrusso.

Vincent Giarrusso Director Vincent Giarrusso Writer

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Quick facts

Released
March 13, 2001
Runtime
82 min
IMDb
tt0217643
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Language
Studio
, SBS Independent, The Premium Movie Partnership, Twenty 20

Themes

Cast

Kane McNay Shaun Nell Feeney Nell Feeney Jenny Brett Swain Brett Swain Sam Jo Kennedy Jo Kennedy Janice Brett Tucker Brett Tucker Darren Maxie Rickard Tanya Sarah Naumoff Joanne Lauren Hawker Sue Ronald Grima Dean Sheryl Munks Sheryl Munks Pam Victoria Eagger Yvonne John Penman Brian Susan Godfrey Constable Tamara Helen Doig Ann-Marie Pauline Terry-Beitz Jean Vincent Gil Vincent Gil Mad Frank Marcia Ferguson Tracy Andrea Swifte Manager

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mallboy about?
A boy climbs an unsteady path to adulthood under difficult circumstances in this drama from Australia. Shaun (Kane McNay) is a teenager growing up in a run-down suburb of Melbourne. His father Sam (Brett Swain) is in prison, while his mother Jenny (Nell Feeney) is too lost in her problems with alcohol to provide much guidance for her children. Left to his own devices, Shaun commits petty theft, smokes pot, and deals drugs to his friends as they hang out at the nearby shopping mall. Shaun seems unable to reach out to anyone, not even his girlfriend (Lauren Hawker) or Darren (Brett Tucker), a social worker eager to help him. When his father is released from prison and brings his mistress to the "Welcome Home" party Jenny throws for him, Shaun comes to realize that if he is ever to resolve his problems, he will have to do it without the help of his family. Mallboy marked the feature film debut for writer/director Vincent Giarrusso.
Who directed Mallboy?
Mallboy was directed by Vincent Giarrusso.
Who stars in Mallboy?
Mallboy stars Kane McNay, Nell Feeney, Brett Swain, Jo Kennedy.
When was Mallboy released?
Mallboy is a 2001 drama film.
Where can I watch Mallboy?
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