Dalkeith (2001)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $900,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 2.289 |
Directed By
Leigh Sheehan
Crew
Ruvi Herzov
Johnie Chase
Leigh Sheehan
Leigh Sheehan
Frank Strangio
Johnie Chase
Pamela Hammond
Laurie Robinson
Mark Pitman
Krys Moore
Bevan Quelhurst
Mathew Taylor
Monica O'Brien
Tim Patterson
Martin Fox
Ian McPherson
Wade Stevenson
Pauline Barbara
Bruce Phillips
Neil McGrath
David Haskins
Krys Moore
Angela Conte
Victor Kazan
Warwick Berry
Anna Phelps
TOP CAST
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
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