The Dish (2000)

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Written by Santo Cilauro, Tom Gleisner

Directed by Rob Sitch

Running Time: 105 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 2000

Rating: 12 Certificate

Production Country: Australia

Filmed in Colour

In the days before the infamous July 19, 1969 space mission that marked humankind's first steps on the moon, NASA was working with a group of Australian technicians who had agreed to rig up a satellite interface.

That the Aussies placed the satellite dish smack dab in the middle of an Australian sheep farm in the boondocks town of Parkes was just one of the reasons that NASA was concerned.

This remote Australian antenna, populated by quirky characters, plays a key role in the first Apollo moon landing.

Based on a true story, this superb film takes a smart, witty, comical look at the differing cultural attitudes between Australia and the U.S. while revisiting one of the greatest events in history.

Cast

Image for Sam NeillSam NeillCliff Buxton
Kevin HarringtonRoss 'Mitch' Mitchell
Tom LongGlenn Latham
Patrick WarburtonAl Burnett
Genevieve MooyMay McIntyre
Tayler KaneRudi Kellerman
Bille BrownPrime Minister
Roy BillingMayor Robert 'Bob' McIntyre
Andrew S. GilbertLen Purvis
Lenka KripacMarie McIntyre
Matthew MooreKeith Morrison
Eliza SzonertJanine Kellerman
John McMartinU.S. Ambassador Howard
Carl SnellBilly McIntyre
Billy MitchellCameron

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