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A riotous rollercoaster of murder and mayhem set in multicultural inner Melbourne, this hit Australian comedy-thriller stars Sam Neill (My Brilliant Career, Jessica) as Carl, a fortyish no-hoper whose life takes a turn when he accepts a a job as a cook in a seedy nightclub. A dalliance with fetching barmaid Sophie (Zoe Carides) - who is engaged to the Greek nightclub owner - lands Carl on the wrong side of a viscious bouncer; but when attacked by his drug-dealing Turkish kitchen hand, Carl inflicts a grievous form of self-defence that sparks a deepening gangland feud. Best mate Dave (John Clarke) is soon employed as Carl’s protector – and gravedigger – as a band of cutthroats block Carl’s path to his bartending sweetheart.

In the tradition of Bad Boy Bubby and Two Hands, this delirious Australian black comedy is proudly presented in a Special 2 Disc Collectors Edition, and includes exclusive commentaries and interviews with stellar cast members Sam Neill, John Clarke and Zoe Carides.