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Director: Sam Neill
Cast: David Wenham, Mick Molloy, Deborah Kennedy, Steve Bisley
The political adviser to Australia's Minister of the Arts investigates the suspicious death of a disgruntled artist.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Brush-Off is a 2004 Australian TV movie directed by Sam Neill that blends drama, comedy, and crime elements. While critical reception has been mixed, the film has garnered some positive attention for its intriguing premise about a political adviser investigating an artist's suspicious death. Audience reception has been generally favorable, with the film holding a 6.5/10 rating on IMDb.
Why you might like this:
Directed by acclaimed actor Sam Neill, The Brush-Off (2004) blends clever comedy and gripping drama as a political advisor investigates a suspicious artist's death. With standout performances from David Wenham and Mick Molloy, this offbeat crime film offers a unique spin on the genre that will appeal to fans of smart, character-driven mysteries.
The Brush-Off is a 1996 Australian crime thriller novel, written by Shane Maloney. It is the second novel in a series of crime thrillers following the character of Murray Whelan, as he investigates crimes in the Melbourne area in the course of trying to keep his job with the Australian Labor Party.
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