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The Nugget
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The Nugget

Oct 17, 2002
1h 29m
★ 5.6

Being filthy rich is a dirty business.

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.

Genres

Comedy

Production Companies

B.J. Films
Australian Film Commission
South Australian Film Corporation
New South Wales Film & Television Office
Premium Movie Partnership
Australian Film Finance Corporation

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Cast

Eric Bana

Lotto

Eric Bana

Stephen Curry

Wookie

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Dave O'Neil

Sue

Dave O'Neil

Peter Moon

Ratner

Peter Moon

Vince Colosimo

Dimitri

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Belinda Emmett

Cheryl

Belinda Emmett

Chris Haywood

Doug

Chris Haywood

Jean Kittson

Joyce

Jean Kittson

Max Cullen

Wally

Max Cullen

Alan Brough

Jurgen

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Sallyanne Ryan

Darlene

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Karen Pang

Moon Choo

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