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
Last updated:
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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