Pallet on the Floor(1986)
One of Those Blighters.
Pallet on the Floor Synopsis
A murderous black comedy set in the 1960s. Sam (McCauley) and his small band of hard-drinking and eccentric friends are having a night of it when a drunk truck driver, Jack (Bach), attacks Sam's Maori wife Sue (O'Brien). In the struggle, Sam and friends end up killing Jack. None of them regrets this, but it has been observed by Miriam (Gruar) who decides to blackmail Sam. Jack's brother Joe (Napier) comes looking for revenge and ends up being killed by Basil (Spence). Their jobs at the freezer works are terminated, and Basil has his own idea about how to get out of their troubles.
Pallet on the Floor (1986) is a comedy, crime and drama film directed by Lynton Butler, released on January 1, 1986 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Peter McCauley, Jillian O'Brien, Bruce Spence and Shirley Gruar. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Lynton Butler
- Writers:
- Lynton Butler, Martyn Sanderson
- Producers:
- Larry Parr
- Cinematographer:
- Kevin Hayward
- Composer:
- Bruno Lawrence
- Production:
- Mirage Films
- Status:
- Released
Pallet on the Floor Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter McCauley
as Sam Jamieson
- Jillian O'Brien
Jillian O'Brien
as Sue Jamieson
Bruce Spence
as Basil Beaumont-Foster
- Shirley Gruar
Shirley Gruar
as Miriam Breen
- Alistair Douglas
Alistair Douglas
as Stan Breen
Tony Barry
as Larkman
- Jeremy Stephens
Jeremy Stephens
as Spud McGhee
- Michael Wilson
Michael Wilson
as Shorty Larsen
Terence Cooper
as Brendon O'Keefe
John Bach
as Jack Voot
Marshall Napier
as Joe Voot
- Curly Del Monte
Curly Del Monte
as Mason Voot
Key crew
Directed by Lynton Butler, written by Lynton Butler and Martyn Sanderson, produced by Larry Parr.
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Pallet on the Floor Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Pallet on the Floor – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Pallet on the Floor online?
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Pallet on the Floor (1986) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Howdy Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Pallet on the Floor?
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The main cast of Pallet on the Floor (1986) includes Peter McCauley, Jillian O'Brien, Bruce Spence, Shirley Gruar and Alistair Douglas. The film was directed by Lynton Butler. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Pallet on the Floor released?
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Pallet on the Floor was released on January 1, 1986 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is Pallet on the Floor worth watching?
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Pallet on the Floor (1986) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.