Dingo(1991)
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Dingo Synopsis
Young John Anderson is captivated by jazz musician Billy Cross when he performs on the remote airstrip of his Western Australian outback hometown after his plane is diverted. Years later, now a family man and making a meagre living tracking dingoes and playing trumpet in a local band, John still dreams of joining Billy on trumpet and makes a pilgrimage to Paris.
Dingo (1991) is a drama and music film directed by Rolf de Heer, released on June 2, 1991 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Colin Friels, Miles Davis, Helen Buday and Joe Petruzzi. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Rolf de Heer
- Writers:
- Marc Rosenberg
- Producers:
- Rolf de Heer
- Cinematographer:
- Denis Lenoir
- Composer:
- Miles Davis
- Production:
- Vertigo Productions
- Budget:
- $200,000
- Revenue:
- $300,000
- Status:
- Released
Dingo (1991) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Dingo before you stream it.
Dingo Cast & Crew
Main cast
Colin Friels
as John Anderson
Miles Davis
as Billy Cross
Helen Buday
as Jane Anderson
Joe Petruzzi
as Peter
Brigitte Catillon
as Beatrice Boulain
Bernard Fresson
as Jacques Boulain
Bernadette Lafont
as Angie Cross
- Helen Doig
Helen Doig
as Ruth
Eric Oldfield
as Rod Fraser
- Steven Shaw
Steven Shaw
as Archie
- Daniel Scott
Daniel Scott
as Young John
- Chelsea Gibson
Chelsea Gibson
as Young Jane
Key crew
Directed by Rolf de Heer, written by Marc Rosenberg, produced by Rolf de Heer.
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Dingo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 12 ratings.
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Dingo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Dingo online?
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Dingo (1991) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Dingo?
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The main cast of Dingo (1991) includes Colin Friels, Miles Davis, Helen Buday, Joe Petruzzi and Brigitte Catillon. The film was directed by Rolf de Heer. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Dingo released?
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Dingo was released on June 2, 1991 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Dingo worth watching?
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Dingo (1991) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Dingo?
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Yes. The official Dingo trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.