Sucker
Originally released in 2015. Sucker is a comedy film. directed by Ben Chessell.
Starring Timothy Spall, John Luc, and Lily Sullivan
Synopsis
When Chinese-Australian teenager Lawrence cheats at and fails his high-school exams, destroying his dreams of a medical degree, he's banished to the country for the summer. There, he meets wily old conman the Professor and his cynical daughter Sarah, and learns that even the sneakiest scam can't conjure up love. Is it a true story? That might be another of Leung's tricks.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 15, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
5.3/10
Mixed (14 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
Australia
Production
Director
Top Cast
Timothy Spall
as The Professor
John Luc
as Lawrence
Lily Sullivan
as Sarah
Jacek Koman
as Riley
Shaun Micallef
as Harry - Record Store Owner
Kat Stewart
as Emma
Lawrence Leung
as The Real Lawrence Leung
Ferdinand Hoang
as Leo - Lawrence's Dad
Linda Schragger
as Mai-Ling - Lawrence's Mum
Yang Li
as Uncle Sam
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Robyn Kershaw Productions
- Guilty Content
- Film Victoria
- Screen Australia
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sucker about?
When Chinese-Australian teenager Lawrence cheats at and fails his high-school exams, destroying his dreams of a medical degree, he's banished to the country for the summer. There, he meets wily old...
Who directed Sucker?
Sucker was directed by Ben Chessell.
How long is Sucker?
Sucker has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Sucker released?
Sucker was released on August 15, 2015 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sucker?
The main cast of Sucker includes Timothy Spall, John Luc, Lily Sullivan, Jacek Koman, Shaun Micallef.