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A Little Bit of Soul (1997)

A Little Bit of Soul (1997)
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After his Oscar-winning performance in Shine, Geoffrey Rush returned to the screen in this Australian comedy as a power-crazed politician, federal treasurer Godfrey Usher. Scientist Richard Shorkinghorn (David Wenham) needs cash to continue his research into age reversal. Applying for a grant, he's invited by philanthropic Grace Michael (Heather Mitchell) to her country estate, where he discovers his former lover and past assistant Kate Haslett (Francis O'Connor) has an identical project and grant request. Grace, they learn, is married to Godfrey Usher, given to frivolity and alcohol. Further, their weekend takes a devilish turn and really heats up after they discover that Grace and Godfrey are both Satanists. Some three years later, Usher is installed as the prime minister of Australia. Director Peter Duncan (Children of the Revolution) appears in a cameo as a defense attorney. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Starring:
Geoffrey RushDavid Wenham, (more)
Director(s):
Peter DuncanPeter Duncan, (more)
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
Format(s):
DVD
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Synopsis of A Little Bit of Soul

After his Oscar-winning performance in Shine, Geoffrey Rush returned to the screen in this Australian comedy as a power-crazed politician, federal treasurer Godfrey Usher. Scientist Richard Shorkinghorn (David Wenham) needs cash to continue his research into age reversal. Applying for a grant, he's invited by philanthropic Grace Michael (Heather Mitchell) to her country estate, where he discovers his former lover and past assistant Kate Haslett (Francis O'Connor) has an identical project and grant request. Grace, they learn, is married to Godfrey Usher, given to frivolity and alcohol. Further, their weekend takes a devilish turn and really heats up after they discover that Grace and Godfrey are both Satanists. Some three years later, Usher is installed as the prime minister of Australia. Director Peter Duncan (Children of the Revolution) appears in a cameo as a defense attorney. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
86 mins

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Director(s):
Peter DuncanPeter Duncan
Writer(s):
Peter DuncanPeter Duncan
Producer(s):
Peter DuncanSimon MartinMartin McGrath
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Graphic Violence, Adult Language)
Categories:
Comedy
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Jennifer R.

    I always said that Geoffrey Rush was not capable of making a bad movie. This one was not bad, but it was not great either. It's not one of Rush's best. It was a little slow, but somewhat funny here and there. I really didnt like the satan-worship aspect of it.

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