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Praise (1999)

Movie ★ 4.8 98 min

Drama

Gordon, a 25-year-old chain-smoking asthmatic who unhappily works at a Brisbane bottle shop, moves into a run-down residential hotel. He becomes embroiled in a romance with Cynthia, a former co-worker who suffers from eczema and low self-esteem. Gordon and Cynthia occupy themselves with drink, drugs, sex, and Scrabble. A love triangle arises when Gordon's former love, Rachel, comes back into his life.

John Curran Director

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Released
April 22, 1999
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0147192
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Cast

Peter Fenton Peter Fenton Gordon Sacha Horler Sacha Horler Cynthia Joel Edgerton Joel Edgerton Leo Marta Dusseldorp Marta Dusseldorp Rachel Yvette Duncan Molly Tex Perkins Tex Perkins Raymond Lynette Curran Lynette Curran Sexual Health Worker Damon Herriman Damon Herriman Skinhead Loene Carmen Loene Carmen Cathy Basil Clarke Basil Clarke Footless Old Man Jason Clarke Jason Clarke Frank Susan Prior Susan Prior Sophie Ray Bull Vass Richard Green Richard Green Dave Paul Lum Darren Fiona Mahl Darren's Girlfriend Skye Wansey Skye Wansey Helen Mick Innes Mick Innes Taxi Driver

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Frequently asked questions

What is Praise about?
Gordon, a 25-year-old chain-smoking asthmatic who unhappily works at a Brisbane bottle shop, moves into a run-down residential hotel. He becomes embroiled in a romance with Cynthia, a former co-worker who suffers from eczema and low self-esteem. Gordon and Cynthia occupy themselves with drink, drugs, sex, and Scrabble. A love triangle arises when Gordon's former love, Rachel, comes back into his life.
Who directed Praise?
Praise was directed by John Curran.
Who stars in Praise?
Praise stars Peter Fenton, Sacha Horler, Joel Edgerton, Marta Dusseldorp.
When was Praise released?
Praise is a 1999 drama film.
Where can I watch Praise?
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