Balibo(2009)
One Man Searches For The Truth. One Man Fights For Justice.
Balibo Synopsis
As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie
Balibo (2009) is a drama, mystery and thriller film directed by Robert Connolly, released on July 21, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips and Damon Gameau. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Connolly
- Writers:
- Robert Connolly, David Williamson
- Producers:
- Dominic Purcell, Anthony LaPaglia
- Cinematographer:
- Tristan Milani
- Composer:
- Lisa Gerrard
- Production:
- Arenafilm, Cinimod Film, Content International, Showtime Australia, Screen Australia, Film Victoria, Australian Film Commission
- Status:
- Released
Balibo (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Balibo before you stream it.
Balibo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Anthony LaPaglia
as Roger East
Oscar Isaac
as Jose Ramos-Horta
Nathan Phillips
as Malcolm Rennie
Damon Gameau
as Greg Shackleton
Nick Farnell
as Ken White
Mark Leonard Winter
as Tony Stewart
Gyton Grantley
as Gary Cunningham
Katherine Slattery
as Shirley Shackleton
- Serge Balaam
Serge Balaam
as Evan Shackleton
- Bea Viegas
Bea Viegas
as Juliana
Key crew
Directed by Robert Connolly, written by Robert Connolly and David Williamson, produced by Dominic Purcell and Anthony LaPaglia.
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Balibo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 50 ratings.
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Balibo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Balibo online?
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Balibo (2009) is available to stream on fuboTV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Balibo?
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The main cast of Balibo (2009) includes Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips, Damon Gameau and Nick Farnell. The film was directed by Robert Connolly. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Balibo released?
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Balibo was released on July 21, 2009 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is Balibo worth watching?
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Balibo (2009) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Balibo?
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Yes. The official Balibo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.