Dad and Dave: On Our Selection

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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection

"Cripes! Just what this country needs... a bloody good laugh!"

1995

1h 42m

6.8(4 votes)

Comedy

Overview

Tired of local corruption and the harshness of his life a bushman demonstrates the true Aussie spirit and decides to run for parliament

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6 featured cast members

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Leo McKern

Dad Rudd

Joan Sutherland

Mother Rudd

Geoffrey Rush

Dave Rudd

Ray Barrett

Dwyer

Noah Taylor

Joe

Essie Davis

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Directed by: George Whaley
Written by: George Whaley

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