Small-time crook, John Francis Spitieri (Spit), bonds with detainees, teaching his take on mateship and Australian identity in immigration detention.

After 20 years on the run overseas, small-time ex-criminal Johnny Spitieri (Spit) slips back into Australia on a false passport only to find himself locked up in an Immigration Detention Centre with a massive target on his back as old enemies come looking for him, determined to settle old scores.

As he struggles to stay one step ahead, the resourceful Spit finds new friends in detention, teaching them his version of mateship, and what it means to be truly Australian.

MORNING MOVIE CLUB

Take a break from the garden, come and grab a cuppa and see a movie on Riverside’s big screen. Free bickie with every hot beverage purchase!

Morning Movie Club for Spit only apply to the screening on Thursday 24 April at 10:30am.

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Save $4 per ticket when you buy 4 or more tickets*

*Valid when purchasing 4 or more tickets in one transaction. Must select “Group of 4+” after selecting your seats via the drop-down menus under the seating map. Subject to availability. Advertised savings based on the full-price A-Reserve ticket. Not valid for previously purchased tickets. Transaction fee applies. Further savings apply to select sessions for Seniors.

CAST & CREATIVES

Key Cast Credits 

Johnny Spitieri  David Wenham
Jihad Kalif  Arlo Green
Det Inspector Arne Deviers  David Field
Det Snr Sgt Peter Millard  Stephen Walker
Marion Barrington  Helen Thomson
Craig “Crusher” Knobes  Bob Franklin
Nially Toole (Ipic)  David Roberts
Marco  John Walton
Tony  Steve Morris
Hayyan  Sami Afuni
Aria Sahni  Pallavi Sharda
Wasim  Valon Ghaderizhad
Clare Foster QC  Andrea Moor
Charles “Chicka” Martin  Gary Sweet
Asad  Faris Sullieman
Baktash  Ayik Chut
Annie Barrington  Sam Rybka
Minnie Barrington  Teagan Rybka
Tyler Spitieri  Mace Grimes
Ian Hamblin QC  Lewis Fitz-Gerald
Julie Williams  Sofya Gollan  

Crew Credits

Producer  Trish Lake
Producer  Greg Duffy
Producer  Felicity McVay
Producer  David Wenham
Director  Jonathan Teplitzky
Writer  Chris Nyst
Production Designer  Nick McCallum
Director of Photography  Garry Phillips
Costume Designer  Phill Eagles
Hair & Makeup Designer  Tess Natoli 

Accessibility

In English

Wheelchair accessible

Companion Card accepted

Assistive Hearing system available (FM)

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