Balibo
"One Man Searches For The Truth. One Man Fights For Justice."
Originally released in 2009. Balibo is a drama/mystery film. directed by Robert Connolly.
Starring Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, and Nathan Phillips
Synopsis
As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the young and charismatic José Ramos-Horta to tell the story of his country and investigate the fate of the missing men. As East's determination to uncover the truth grows, the threat of invasion intensifie
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 21, 2009
16 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (44 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
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Director
Top Cast
Anthony LaPaglia
as Roger East
Oscar Isaac
as Jose Ramos-Horta
Nathan Phillips
as Malcolm Rennie
Damon Gameau
as Greg Shackleton
Nick Farnell
as Ken White
Mark Leonard Winter
as Tony Stewart
Gyton Grantley
as Gary Cunningham
Katherine Slattery
as Shirley Shackleton
Serge Balaam
as Evan Shackleton
Bea Viegas
as Juliana
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Arenafilm
- Cinimod Film
- Content International
- Showtime Australia
- Screen Australia
- Film Victoria
- Australian Film Commission
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Balibo about?
As Indonesia prepares to invade the tiny nation of East Timor, five Australian based journalists go missing. Four weeks later, veteran foreign correspondent Roger East is lured to East Timor by the...
Who directed Balibo?
Balibo was directed by Robert Connolly.
How long is Balibo?
Balibo has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Balibo released?
Balibo was released on July 21, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Balibo?
The main cast of Balibo includes Anthony LaPaglia, Oscar Isaac, Nathan Phillips, Damon Gameau, Nick Farnell.