Pure Shit
"Humour... in a black vein"
Originally released in 1975. Pure Shit is a drama film. directed by Bert Deling. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Anne Hetherington, Helen Garner, and Carol Porter
Synopsis
Four young heroin addicts scour the streets of Melbourne in search of some good-quality narcotics – or as they call it, 'pure shit’. In the space of 48 hours, a friend dies of an overdose, they are ripped off by criminals and arrested and assaulted by police. They bungle a break-in, get chased by hooligans and one is sent to a methadone clinic. The search for drugs veers between farce and tragedy, but it never stops.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 1975
50 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
5.6/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Budget
$28K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $28,000
Production Companies
- Film Radio and Television Board of the Australia Council
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pure Shit about?
Four young heroin addicts scour the streets of Melbourne in search of some good-quality narcotics – or as they call it, 'pure shit’. In the space of 48 hours, a friend dies of an overdose, they...
Who directed Pure Shit?
Pure Shit was directed by Bert Deling.
How long is Pure Shit?
Pure Shit has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was Pure Shit released?
Pure Shit was released on August 15, 1975 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pure Shit?
The main cast of Pure Shit includes Anne Hetherington, Helen Garner, Carol Porter, Phil Motherwell, John Laurie.