Sample People (2000)

48 hours of clubs, chaos and kebabs

Sample People (2000) poster

Sample People is an upbeat dramatic thriller that follows four groups of Sydney-siders as they seek escape routes over one sweltering weekend. 'Len the dreamer' who stutters shyly just wants the gorgeous DJ Lush Puppy. Sem is a funky musician who has a premonition warning him that his girlfriend, Cleo, is in danger. He just wants to get them both out of their inner-city world. Andy is the charismatic drifter who's conned his way through life and stolen money from his boss, TT. He just wants to head up the coast with TT's girlfriend, Jess, but seems to be falling deeper into a love triangle of drugs and delusion. Finally, there's Joey, a TV affected homeboy, who reveals to his best friend Gus that he's got a gun and will use it sooner or later. The inevitable moment will arrive whin his violent gangster fantisies become reality. As the lives of our heroes become dramatically entwined, the consequences of their actions ricochet off each other.

Director: Clinton Smith
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Rafael May
Cinematography: David Foreman
Editing: Frans Vandenburg
Production: South Australian Film Corporation, Living Motion Pictures
Country: Australia
Language: English
Budget: $30,000
Original Language: en

Keywords

drug dealer, drug crime, rave culture

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sample People about?
Sample People is an upbeat dramatic thriller that follows four groups of Sydney-siders as they seek escape routes over one sweltering weekend. 'Len the dreamer' who stutters shyly just wants the gorgeous DJ Lush Puppy. Sem is a funky musician who has a premonition warning him that his girlfriend, Cleo, is in danger. He just wants to get them both out of their inner-city world. Andy is the charismatic drifter who's conned his way through life and stolen money from his boss, TT. He just wants to head up the coast with TT's girlfriend, Jess, but seems to be falling deeper into a love triangle of drugs and delusion. Finally, there's Joey, a TV affected homeboy, who reveals to his best friend Gus that he's got a gun and will use it sooner or later. The inevitable moment will arrive whin his violent gangster fantisies become reality. As the lives of our heroes become dramatically entwined, the consequences of their actions ricochet off each other.
Who directed Sample People?
Sample People was directed by Clinton Smith.
Who stars in Sample People?
Sample People stars Kylie Minogue, Joel Edgerton, Ben Mendelsohn, Simon Lyndon, David Field, Nathalie Roy.
How long is Sample People?
Sample People has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
What genre is Sample People?
Sample People is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Sample People?
Sample People had a budget of $30,000.
Where was Sample People produced?
Sample People was produced in Australia.