Romper Stomper (1992) 6.8
A group of skinheads become alarmed at the way their neighbourhood is changing. Director:Geoffrey WrightWriter:Geoffrey Wright |
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Romper Stomper (1992) 6.8
A group of skinheads become alarmed at the way their neighbourhood is changing. Director:Geoffrey WrightWriter:Geoffrey Wright |
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Russell Crowe | ... | ||
Daniel Pollock | ... |
Davey
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Jacqueline McKenzie | ... |
Gabe
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Alex Scott | ... |
Martin
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Leigh Russell | ... | ||
Dan Wyllie | ... |
Cackles
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James McKenna | ... |
Bubs
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Eric Mueck | ... |
Champ
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Frank Magree | ... |
Brett
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Chris McLean | ... |
Luke
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Josephine Keen | ... |
Megan
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Samantha Bladon | ... |
Tracy
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Tony Lee | ... |
Tiger
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John Brumpton | ... | ||
Don Bridges | ... |
Harold
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Nazi skinheads in Melbourne take out their anger on local Vietnamese, who are seen as threatening racial purity. Finally the Vietnamese have had enough and confront the skinheads in an all-out confrontation, sending the skinheads running. A woman who is prone to epileptic seizures joins the skins' merry band, and helps them on their run from justice, but is her affliction also a sign of impurity? Written by Ed Sutton <esutton@mindspring.com>
Romper Stomper is enjoying renewed interest due to the current fame of its star, Russell Crowe, but the movie stands on its own regardless.
Crowe plays the leader of a violent group of racist skinheads, who are upset over Vietnamese immigrants in their neighborhood. There are quite a few clashes, a love story, and betrayal all wrapped up in a disturbing package.
While watching Romper Stomper I found myself sympathizing with at least one of the racist characters, even though my views are far from his -- it's just that well written and acted.
There aren't a lot of surprise in this film, but the surprises that exist are truly interesting and plausible. This does not mean that the movie is cliche and boring, though -- it presents its ideas in an interesting fashion with well-written and directed acting.