The Tender Hook 2008
“Love is a prize and the winner takes all.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Director
- Jonathan Ogilvie
- Networks
- Mandala Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is The Tender Hook?
Subject: Film "The Tender Hook" (2008). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2008
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 18, 2008
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Mandala Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.5/10 from 11 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Mandala Films, Australian Film Finance Corporation
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Subject: Film "The Tender Hook" (2008).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: The Tender Hook (2008).
Alternative Title (North American DVD): The Boxer and the Bombshell.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Romance, Australian film noir.
Director: Jonathan Ogilvie.
Cast: Hugo Weaving, Rose Byrne, Matthew Le Nevez.
Runtime: 1h 43m.
Rating: R.
Release Date (US): 11/06/2010.
Plot: Iris's rise to the apex of a love/power triangle involving her roguish English lover, McHeath, and Art, an earnest young boxer. Characters struggle to establish sovereignty within a flawed moral landscape.
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The Tender Hook is a 2008 Australian film noir directed by Jonathan Ogilvie. The film is categorized
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“A gripping exploration of crime and drama that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is The Tender Hook worth watching?
The Tender Hook holds a community rating of 5.5/10 based on 11 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Crime, Drama for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie The Tender Hook and when was it released?
The Tender Hook is a feature film with a runtime of 103 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.
Who directed The Tender Hook?
The Tender Hook was directed by Jonathan Ogilvie.
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