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One Man Searches For The Truth. One Man Fights For Justice. - Balibo
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Title: Balibo

Release Date: 21 Jul 2009

Runtime: 1h 51m

Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Director: Arenafilm, Cinimod Film, Content International, Showtime Australia, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission

Production Companies: Arenafilm, Cinimod Film, Content International, Showtime Australia, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission

Overview: As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie

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Ratings

Average Vote: 6.6 (41 votes)

Cast

  • Roger East: Anthony LaPaglia
  • Jose Ramos-Horta: Oscar Isaac
  • Malcolm Rennie: Nathan Phillips
  • Greg Shackleton: Damon Gameau
  • Ken White: Nick Farnell
  • Tony Stewart: Mark Leonard Winter
  • Gary Cunningham: Gyton Grantley
  • Shirley Shackleton: Katherine Slattery
  • Evan Shackleton: Serge Balaam
  • Juliana: Bea Viegas
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