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The Great Mint Swindle

  • TV Movie
  • 2012
  • PG-13
  • 1h 32m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
230
YOUR RATING
The Great Mint Swindle (2012)
BiographyCrimeDramaThriller

Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.Based on a true story, three Australian brothers become embroiled in a scam by selling a fake gold nugget to a tycoon.

  • Director
    • Geoff Bennett
  • Writers
    • Reg Cribb
    • Paul Bennett
  • Stars
    • Grant Bowler
    • Todd Lasance
    • Josh Quong Tart
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    230
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Geoff Bennett
    • Writers
      • Reg Cribb
      • Paul Bennett
    • Stars
      • Grant Bowler
      • Todd Lasance
      • Josh Quong Tart
    • 4User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Grant Bowler
    Grant Bowler
    • Ray Mickelberg
    Todd Lasance
    Todd Lasance
    • Peter Mickelberg
    Josh Quong Tart
    Josh Quong Tart
    • Brian Mickelberg
    Shane Bourne
    Shane Bourne
    • Don Hancock
    John Batchelor
    • Tony Lewandowski
    Maya Stange
    Maya Stange
    • Sheryl Mickelberg
    Caroline McKenzie
    • Peg Mickelberg
    Abby Earl
    Abby Earl
    • Diana
    • (as Abbey Earl)
    Talei Howell-Price
    • Fay Mickelberg
    Phil Bennett
    • Detective Slipper
    Adam Booth
    • Detective Burke
    Troy Coward
    • Eddie Jones
    Jenny Davis
    • Mrs. Lewandowski
    Rhoda Lopez
    • Alison Fan
    Andrew Hale
    • Malcolm McCusker
    Les Hill
    Les Hill
    • Lawyer
    Michael Muntz
    • Crown Prosecutor
    Michael Loney
    • Judge
    • Director
      • Geoff Bennett
    • Writers
      • Reg Cribb
      • Paul Bennett
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      The bank scene was filmed at Gloucester Park, East Perth WA across the road from the WACA. The location manager found the location by luck after the previous best choice of the WACA was rejected for appearing 'too modern'.
    • Goofs
      The Fremantle prison admission is wrong. Prisoners are actually first taken through "reception" where they change to prison greens, not straight into the prison block as seen in this movie.
    • Crazy credits
      During the initial part of the end credits, the real Peter and Ray Mickelberg are shown, commenting on their experiences.
    • Connections
      Remake of The Great Gold Swindle (1984)
    • Soundtracks
      Stay Young
      Written By Michael Hutchence and Andrew Farriss
      Performed By INXS

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    Details

    • Release date
      • March 11, 2012 (Australia)
    • Country of origin
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Channel 9 (Australia)
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Великата измама
    • Filming locations
      • Sunset Hospital, Dalkeith, Perth, Western Australia, Australia
    • Production companies
      • Cordell Jigsaw Productions
      • Worldwide Production Services
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • A$3,000,000 (estimated)
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 32m(92 min)
    • Color
      • Color

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