Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 07/04/07 (Limited) 07/20/07 (St. Louis) Home Video Not Available MPAA Rating Rated R for sexual content and language Running Time 1 hour 48 minutes Genre Comedy Director Cherie Nowlan Writer Keith Thompson Cast Brenda Blethyn, Emma Booth, Peter Callan, Khan Chittenden, Brendan Clearkin, Russell Dykstra, Rebecca Gibney, Frankie J. Holden, Philip Quast, Katie Wall, Richard Wilson Studio Warner Independent Films |
INTRODUCING THE DWIGHTS
SYNOPSIS
“Introducing the Dwights” is a heartfelt Australian
comedy about a mother who tries to come
between her son and his coming of age. Tim’s
mom, Jean, is a bawdy and risqué comedienne still
hoping to make it big. His brother Mark helps their
mother rehearse for shows. Together, they inhabit
a non-traditional household where chaos is the
norm, the music is always on, and Jean’s larger-
than-life personality takes center stage. When Tim
meets and falls for Jill, his home becomes a
combat zone as his mother fears this new girl,
whose name she refuses to remember, will “break
up” the unique family unit she’s tried so hard to
keep together. In this hilarious, quirky, and
oftentimes touching tale, Tim must learn to
manage the emotions of the women of his life
without losing himself in the process.
Directed by Cherie Nowlan, “Introducing the
Dwights” is written by Keith Thompson, and stars
Brenda Blethyn, Khan Chittenden, Emma Booth,
Richard Wilson, Frankie J. Holden, Rebecca Gibney,
Philip Quast, Katie Wall, and Russell Dykstra.
EMMA BOOTH (Jill) had a hugely successful
international career as a model before choosing to
become an actor. She has featured in the ABC TV
“Introducing the Dwights” is a heartfelt Australian
comedy about a mother who tries to come
between her son and his coming of age. Tim’s
mom, Jean, is a bawdy and risqué comedienne still
hoping to make it big. His brother Mark helps their
mother rehearse for shows. Together, they inhabit
a non-traditional household where chaos is the
norm, the music is always on, and Jean’s larger-
than-life personality takes center stage. When Tim
meets and falls for Jill, his home becomes a
combat zone as his mother fears this new girl,
whose name she refuses to remember, will “break
up” the unique family unit she’s tried so hard to
keep together. In this hilarious, quirky, and
oftentimes touching tale, Tim must learn to
manage the emotions of the women of his life
without losing himself in the process.
Directed by Cherie Nowlan, “Introducing the
Dwights” is written by Keith Thompson, and stars
Brenda Blethyn, Khan Chittenden, Emma Booth,
Richard Wilson, Frankie J. Holden, Rebecca Gibney,
Philip Quast, Katie Wall, and Russell Dykstra.
EMMA BOOTH (Jill) had a hugely successful
international career as a model before choosing to
become an actor. She has featured in the ABC TV
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mini-series The Shark Net and the telefeature Small Claims: The Reunion where she first worked with
“Introducing the Dwights” producer Rosemary Blight. “Introducing the Dwights” is her first major role.
http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=emma+booth
RICHARD WILSON (Mark) appeared in his first screen role at 15 years of age as a lead in the sitcom Flat
Chat, then starred in the Australian film Deck Dogz from Oscar-nominated writer/director Steve
Pasvolsky. In 2004, Richard was nominated for the 2004 AFI Award for Best Young Actor for his role as
thinking girl's sex symbol Miller McKee in the ABC TV series Out There. His next role was in The
Proposition, written by Nick Cave and directed by John Hillcoat, in which he starred as the young brother
of Guy Pearce’s character. His most recent film role was the lead in 48 Shades.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0934019/
“Introducing the Dwights” producer Rosemary Blight. “Introducing the Dwights” is her first major role.
http://www.imdb.com/find?s=all&q=emma+booth
RICHARD WILSON (Mark) appeared in his first screen role at 15 years of age as a lead in the sitcom Flat
Chat, then starred in the Australian film Deck Dogz from Oscar-nominated writer/director Steve
Pasvolsky. In 2004, Richard was nominated for the 2004 AFI Award for Best Young Actor for his role as
thinking girl's sex symbol Miller McKee in the ABC TV series Out There. His next role was in The
Proposition, written by Nick Cave and directed by John Hillcoat, in which he starred as the young brother
of Guy Pearce’s character. His most recent film role was the lead in 48 Shades.
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0934019/