It was only one mistake, but it was a big one.
19-year-old Jimmy is just scraping by in the red-light district of Sydney. When local crime lord Pando offers him a shot at working for his syndicate, Jimmy jumps at the chance to deliver a costly package. But, when Jimmy gets jacked by a couple of kids, he's indebted to the dangerous gangster for $10,000. Running out of time, he schemes to rob a bank to save himself and a beautiful girl he desires from a gruesome demise.
Two Hands (1999) is a comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Gregor Jordan, released on July 29, 1999 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, Rose Byrne and David Field. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 168 ratings.
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Heath Ledger
as Jimmy
Bryan Brown
as Pando
Rose Byrne
as Alex
David Field
as Acko
Tom Long
as Wally
Tony Forrow
as Eddie
Mariel McClorey
as Helen
Susie Porter
as Deirdre
Steven Vidler
as The Man
Dale Kalnins
as Kiwi Bob
Kiri Paramore
as Les (Origami Presenter)
William Drury
as Jesus Freak
Directed by Gregor Jordan, written by Gregor Jordan, produced by Marian Macgowan.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 168 ratings.
Two Hands is a simple and clever crime film about its effect on Australia's youth accurately and with the special Aussie Touch. It also has a charming performance from young Heath Ledger still in his Australian youth so that altogether the result is great. My choice for best Australian movie of all time. Heath Ledger hasn't played anything as good since, however Bryan Brown steals the show as Pando. No doubt one of…
Reviewed on March 19, 2023
A great black comedy about the Australian underworld Many years ago I saw this movie (on television maybe?) and loved it. So I decided to rent it on DVD the other day to see whether it still held up in my estimation. It did. Set in Sydney's notorious King's Cross district (where prostitution, drug abuse and sex stores thrive), it tells the story of "Jimmy" (played by Heath Ledger). Jimmy is a young man...maybe late…
Reviewed on March 31, 2025
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The main cast of Two Hands (1999) includes Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, Rose Byrne, David Field and Tom Long. The film was directed by Gregor Jordan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Two Hands was released on July 29, 1999 and runs for 1h 43m.
Two Hands (1999) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 168 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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