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Strange Planet

Strange Planet

Strange Planet

Strange Planet

3 girls. 3 guys. 365 days to get it together.

1999•1h 36m•

★4.7(14 ratings)

ComedyRomance

Overview

Alice, Judy and Sally are three Australian roommates who are unlucky in love. Over the course of a year, they endure numerous personal ups and downs. Meanwhile, Ewan, Joel and Neil are friends and coworkers with similar problems, and gradually their lives intersect with the trio of women to varying degrees. Will any of these young people finally find a satisfying relationship?

Director

Emma-Kate Croghan

Writers

Stavros Kazantzidis, Emma-Kate Croghan

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Main Cast

Claudia Karvan

Claudia Karvan

Judy

Naomi Watts

Naomi Watts

Alice

Tom Long

Tom Long

Ewan

Aaron Jeffery

Aaron Jeffery

Joel

Alice Garner

Alice Garner

Sally

Felix Williamson

Felix Williamson

Neil

Hugo Weaving

Hugo Weaving

Steven

Rebecca Frith

Rebecca Frith

Amanda

Marshall Napier

Marshall Napier

Robert

Loene Carmen

Loene Carmen

Amy

Heidi McDonald

Heidi McDonald

Bridget

Harry Cripps

Harry Cripps

Paul

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Emma-Kate Croghan
Third Assistant Director: Jessica Turner
First Assistant Director: John Martin
Second Assistant Director: Deborah Antoniou
Script Supervisor: Mojgan Khadem

Writing

Story: Stavros Kazantzidis
Screenplay: Emma-Kate Croghan
Screenplay: Stavros Kazantzidis

Production

Location Assistant: Peter Hicks
Location Manager: Phillip Roope
Production Runner: Jeannie Nove
Location Assistant: Anton Denby
Production Accountant: Leisa Francis
Executive Producer: Bruno Charlesworth

Music & Sound

Sound Effects: Bryce Grunden
ADR & Dubbing: Ian McLoughlin
Boom Operator: Nicole Lazaroff
Foley Artist: Steve Burgess
Sound Recordist: Andrew Belletty
Dialogue Editor: Frank Lipson

Cinematography

Focus Puller: Cameron Dunn
Clapper Loader: Sionlad Buhler
Still Photographer: Kiren Chang
Key Grip: Pip Shapiera
Grip: Joe Bruneteau
Steadicam Operator: Phil Balsdon

Editing

Assistant Editor: Maria Kaltenthaler
Editor: Ken Sallows

Art Direction

Storyboard Artist: Brandon Hendroff
Set Dresser: Beth Pickworth
Property Buyer: Yann Vignes
Graphic Designer: Beth Pickworth
Runner Art Department: Russell Wade
Set Dresser: Yann Vignes

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Designer: Emily Seresin

Keywords

sydney, australiaaustraliainfidelityroommatesmarriagefriendsrelationshipdrugswoman directoryear

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Did You Know?

#1

The film's tagline is: "3 girls. 3 guys. 365 days to get it together."

#2

The runtime is 96 minutes (1h 36m).

#3

The film was directed by Emma-Kate Croghan.

#4

The screenplay was written by Emma-Kate Croghan and Stavros Kazantzidis.

#5

Cinematography was handled by Justin Brickle.

#6

This title is listed on IMDb as tt0209368.

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Rating

4.7/10

Mixed

14 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

Strange Planet

Status:

Released

Age Rating:

MA15+

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

Australia

Production Companies:

Showtime Australia

New South Wales Film & Television Office

Premium Movie Partnership

Australian Film Finance Corporation

Australian Film Finance Corporation