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The Dish (DVD, 2001)
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Product Information
During the days before the historic moon landing in 1969 a bunch of Australian technicians were working with NASA to rig up a satellite link in the middle of a sheep farm...Product Identifiers
EAN7321900932769
eBay Product ID (ePID)3947253
Product Key Features
ActorTaylor Kane, Roy Billing, Patrick Warburton, Genevieve Mooy, Tom Long, Kevin Harrington, Bille Brown, Sam Neill
Film/TV TitleThe Dish
DirectorRob Sitch
LanguageEnglish
Subtitle LanguageEnglish
Run Time101 Mins
Aspect Ratio1.85 Wide Screen
Release Year2001
FormatDVD
FeaturesWidescreen, Closed Caption, Storyboards\Commentary Tracks\Moon Landing Footage\White Dish Feature\Sam Neill Interview\Biographies\Theatrical Trailer\TV And Radio Spots\Animated Menus, With Subtitles
GenreGeneral, Comedy
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Certificate12A/12
Country/Region of ManufactureAustralia
Hearing ImpairedEnglish
Executive ProducerMichael Hirsh
Additional InformationIn July 1969, the eyes of the world were on the Apollo 11 moon landing--but the world would have watched blank television screens if not for the hard work of a group of Australians manning the Parkes Radio Telescope, one of the largest dishes in the world. In THE DISH, a dramatization of the events surrounding the telecast or the space mission, Cliff Buxton (Sam Neill) and Al Burnett (Patrick Warburton) try to hold their crew together through calamities and crises ranging from dangerously high winds to a sudden power failure that cuts off contact with the distant astronauts, forcing the team to impersonate Neil Armstrong for the benefit of the visiting American ambassador. While the crew frantically prepares for the big moment, relaying the footage to televisions across the world, the people of Parkes celebrate their part in this momentous historical event. One of the most critically and commercially successful films ever to come out of Australia, THE DISH is a rousing, feel-good movie that succeeds both because of its perfectly formed characters and because of a heartwarming tone that illustrates that working for a common goal is the highest calling in life.
ReviewsNew York Times - ...An affectionate, comic portrait....It reminds you of the giddy optimism that infused so much pop culture..., Sight and Sound - ...[An] amiable farce....Entertaining and well played....A film full of gently knowing moments..., Entertainment Weekly - ...Funny....This is a comedy that rises out of elation..., Los Angeles Times - THE DISH does a wonderful job evoking the awesome effect of the Apollo 11 mission..., Movieline - ...It's an irresistible piece of larky entertainment....THE DISH is a shrewd mix of sentiment and goofball humor....Colorfully wacky..., USA Today - ...Dramatically moving and good-naturedly humorous, it transmits a sharp picture of humanity that inspires both awe and laughter...
ScreenwriterSanto Cilauro, Rob Sitch, Jane Kennedy, Tom Gleisner
Format DescriptionDVD 9
Sound sourceDolby Digital 5.1
EditorJill Bilcock
Movie/TV TitleThe Dish
Director of PhotographyGraeme Wood
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- 15 Jul, 2020
Know em to love em !
Great film..funny enjoyable romp..very Australian!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 31 Mar, 2021
Fun
An old fashioned feel good film about Australia part in monitoring the moon landing.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 Dec, 2020
good film
this was purchased to replace a VHS version. good filmVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 25 Jun, 2020
The Dish & the Moon landing
Amazing mostly true story. Great actorsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Aug, 2017
Great film
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 30 Jul, 2019
Great film based on fact and comedy
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 26 May, 2023
Well worth the time.
good dealer; thanks!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 07 Dec, 2024
Played perfectly - thank you....
Played perfectly - thank you.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 09 May, 2024
All fine thanks
All fine thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
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