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Balibo

Jul 21, 2009
1h 51m
★ 6.6

One Man Searches For The Truth. One Man Fights For Justice.

Overview

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

Genres

Drama
Mystery
Thriller

Production Companies

Arenafilm
Cinimod Film
Content International
Showtime Australia
Screen Australia
Film Victoria
Australian Film Commission

Balibo Trailers

Cast

Anthony LaPaglia

Roger East

Anthony LaPaglia

Oscar Isaac

Jose Ramos-Horta

Oscar Isaac

Nathan Phillips

Malcolm Rennie

Nathan Phillips

Damon Gameau

Greg Shackleton

Damon Gameau

Nick Farnell

Ken White

Nick Farnell

Mark Leonard Winter

Tony Stewart

Mark Leonard Winter

Gyton Grantley

Gary Cunningham

Gyton Grantley

Katherine Slattery

Shirley Shackleton

Katherine Slattery

Serge Balaam

Evan Shackleton

Serge Balaam

Bea Viegas

Juliana

Bea Viegas

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