Dalkeith (2001)
1h 33m
Running Time
May 22, 2001Release Date
Plot.
Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.
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Cast & Crew.
Ray Barrett
Tarquin St John Smythe
Esme Melville
Maisie Carter
Gus Mercurio
Enzo Petroni
Alan Hopgood
Mick
Judy Banks
Doris
Marilyn Maguire
Suzanne Barker
Geoff Brooks
Benny Saunders
James Benedict
Dave Bennett
Jacinta Stapleton
Kate Johnson
Julie Nihill
Sally
Andrew Clarke
Judge Proctor
Gabrielle Leeds
Daphne
Alan Pentland
Mr Wilson
Brenda Addie
Mrs. Kenwright
Wendy Strehlow
Mrs Denham
David Bradshaw
Joe Howlett
Nathan King
Frank the Barman
Victor Kazan
Doctor / Screenplay
Ruvi Herzov
Executive Producer
Johnie Chase
Producer / Executive Producer
Leigh Sheehan
Story / Director
Frank Strangio
Original Music Composer
Pamela Hammond
Post-Production Manager
Laurie Robinson
Sound Recordist
Mark Pitman
Sound Editor
Krys Moore
Makeup Supervisor / Hair Supervisor
Bevan Quelhurst
Unit Manager
Mathew Taylor
In Memory Of
Monica O'Brien
Costume Designer
Tim Patterson
Assistant Editor
Martin Fox
Editor
Ian McPherson
Production Design
Wade Stevenson
First Assistant Director
Pauline Barbara
Production Manager
Bruce Phillips
Second Unit Director of Photography
Neil McGrath
Sound Mixer
David Haskins
Director of Photography
Angela Conte
Makeup Artist
Warwick Berry
Graphic Designer
Anna Phelps
Post Production Coordinator
Details.
Release DateMay 22, 2001
StatusReleased
Running Time1h 33m
Budget$900,000
Genres
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This Movie Is About.
retirement home
greyhound racing
Wiki.
Dalkeith is a film about the story of the residents in the Dalkeith Retirement Home who obtain a greyhound. The movie was marketed to an older audience. They named the dog Dalkeith after the home but due to the intervention of one of the resident's relatives, problems arise.
The film was shot in 15 days in Ballarat and was made with private investment.
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