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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection

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Dad and Dave: On Our Selection
Company typeFilm
IndustryFilm industry
Founded1995
ProductsComedy film

Dad and Dave: On Our Selection is an Australian comedy feature inspired by the characters and stories created by author Steele Rudd. Although set in late 19th-century colonial Queensland, the majority of filming took place in Braidwood, New South Wales. This production serves as a remake of the earlier 1920 adaptation. The screenplay was crafted through the collaboration of Geoffrey Atherden and director George Whaley. The ensemble cast boasts well-known Australian performers, including Noah Taylor, Ray Barrett, Essie Davis, Murray Bartlett, Celia Ireland, Barry Otto, Nicholas Eadie, and future Academy Award recipient Geoffrey Rush portraying the charmingly inept son, Dave.

Seasoned actor Leo McKern and renowned opera singer Dame Joan Sutherland—in her sole cinematic role—play the roles of "Dad" and "Mum" Rudd, respectively. Australian country artist John Williamson contributed the film’s theme song.

Plot summary

The narrative centers on the Rudd family, emblematic of the resilient 'Aussie battlers,' as they embark on farming a land selection amidst the difficulties of early colonial existence. Parents Dad (McKern) and Mum (Sutherland) Rudd stand by their diligent yet somewhat clumsy son Dave (Rush) as he navigates the trials and triumphs of pioneering life. Confronted with local corruption and numerous obstacles, Dad Rudd ultimately opts to pursue a seat in the State Parliament.

Cast

Reception

Created to mark Australia’s centennial celebration of cinema, this film assembled a distinguished cast but garnered mixed critical responses. Rob Lowing from The Sydney Morning Herald awarded it three stars out of four, describing it as "great fun" while praising its "flawless" production quality.

Box office

At the Australian box office, Dad and Dave: On Our Selection accumulated earnings totaling $1,222,051.

Home media

The DVD release by Umbrella Entertainment appeared in May 2006, featuring a region-free format along with bonus content such as the original theatrical trailer, behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and promotional materials.

The soundtrack was issued twice on compact disc: initially by EMI Records in 1995 including dialogue excerpts, followed by a limited Collector's Edition re-release in 2002 by Philip Powers on the 1M1 Records label, which presented a 19-minute compilation of songs without spoken segments.

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