Dalkeith (2001)
Synopsis
Tells the true story of the residents at Dalkeith Residential Home who sit around every day just waiting to die until staff buy them a greyhound. Naming the dog Dalkeith after the home, they discover she is a phenomenal runner and she is soon entered into the greyhound races. Soon residents are betting on the outcome of the races, and they are given a new reason to live. But the board of trustees learn what is going on, through the disgruntled daughter of one of the residents, and heavily handedly put an end to the fun and games. After the board's intervention the residents sink into a new form of despair as life becomes even duller and more boring than before. That is until the aloof pensioner, played by Ray Barrett, reveals he was once a high profile barrister and challenges the decision in court.
Release Date: 2001-05-22
Runtime: 93 minutes
Director: Leigh Sheehan
Budget: $900,000 USD
Top Cast
- Ray Barrett as Tarquin St John Smythe
- Esme Melville as Maisie Carter
- Gus Mercurio as Enzo Petroni
- Alan Hopgood as Mick
- Judy Banks as Doris
- Marilyn Maguire as Suzanne Barker
- Geoff Brooks as Benny Saunders
- James Benedict as Dave Bennett
- Jacinta Stapleton as Kate Johnson
- Julie Nihill as Sally
Soundtrack
Original Music Composer(s):
Trailers & Videos
No trailers or videos found.
Images & Backdrops
No additional images or backdrops found.
Where to Watch
No watch providers found for this movie in US.