The Nugget

Oct 17, 2002

1h 29m

★ 5.8

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

Lotto

Eric Bana

Wookie

Stephen Curry

Sue

Dave O'Neil

Ratner

Peter Moon

Dimitri

Vince Colosimo

Cheryl

Belinda Emmett

Doug

Chris Haywood

Joyce

Jean Kittson

Wally

Max Cullen

Jurgen

Alan Brough

Darlene

Sallyanne Ryan

Moon Choo

Karen Pang

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