Two Hands 1999
“It was only one mistake, but it was a big one.”
What is Two Hands?
Topic: Film "Two Hands" (1999). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1999
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Jul 29, 1999
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- Australia
- Studios
- Meridian Films, CML Films
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Thriller
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Topic: Film "Two Hands" (1999).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Two Hands.
Year: 1999.
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Thriller (Source 1), Australian crime comedy (Source 4).
Director/Writer: Gregor Jordan (Source 4).
Cast: Heath Ledger (Jimmy), Bryan Brown (Pando), Rose Byrne, David Field, Susie Porter (Source 4).
Plot: 19-year-old Jimmy lives in the red-light district of Sydney. Local crime lord Pando offers him a job in his syndicate to deliver a costly package. Jimmy gets jacked by kids and owes Pando $10,000. He schemes to rob a bank to save himself and a girl he desires (Source 1, 3).
Awards: Won the Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film in 1999 (Source 4).
Runtime: 1h 43m (Source 1).
Rating: R (Source 1).
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Should you watch it?
“A young man in Sydney's red-light district faces a deadly debt after a botched delivery job.”
- Winner of the 1999 Australian Film Institute Award for Best Film
- Features early lead performances by Heath Ledger and Rose Byrne
- Blends high-stakes crime tension with dark comedic elements
- The premise involves intense criminal threats and the potential for gruesome violence
Watch it if you enjoy gritty Australian crime dramas that balance suspense with dark humor.
This film features a fast-paced narrative with a dark tone, suitable for mature audiences due to its crime and thriller themes.
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Is Two Hands worth watching?
Yes, it is an award-winning Australian film recognized for its strong cast and effective blend of crime and comedy.
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The film is available to rent or buy on various digital platforms.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-three minutes.
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No, Two Hands is a feature-length film released in 1999.
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