Dad and Dave: On Our Selection

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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection

"Cripes! Just what this country needs... a bloody good laugh!"

1995

1h 42m

5.0(2 votes)

Comedy

Overview

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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6 members

Acting

Leo McKern

Dad Rudd

Acting

Joan Sutherland

Mother Rudd

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Geoffrey Rush

Dave Rudd

Acting

Ray Barrett

Dwyer

Acting

Noah Taylor

Joe

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Essie Davis

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