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The Nugget

The Nugget

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The Nugget

"Being filthy rich is a dirty business."

2002

1h 29m

5.8(18 votes)

Comedy

Overview

'The Nugget' looks at how instant wealth suddenly changes the lives of three working class men - not necessarily for the better, but always with hilarious consequences.

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Production Companies

Australian Film Commission

South Australian Film Corporation

New South Wales Film & Television Office

Australian Film Finance Corporation

The people behind it

Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Eric Bana

Eric Bana

Lotto

Stephen Curry

Stephen Curry

Wookie

Dave O'Neil

Dave O'Neil

Sue

Peter Moon

Ratner

Vince Colosimo

Vince Colosimo

Dimitri

Belinda Emmett

Belinda Emmett

Cheryl

Chris Haywood

Chris Haywood

Doug

Jean Kittson

Joyce

Max Cullen

Max Cullen

Wally

Alan Brough

Alan Brough

Jurgen

Creative team

Directed by: Bill Bennett
Written by: Bill Bennett
Produced by: Jennifer Cluff
Bill Bennett

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