Named after the actual outback town in Australia where the story takes place, Dimboola revolves around British reporter Vivian Worcester-Jones (Max Gillies) who gets more than he bargained for when sent by The Times to write an article on small-town life.
His visit coincides with a couple of young locals – Maureen (Natalie Bate) and Morrie (Bruce Spence) – getting married and between a hen’s night (that he manages to attend by dressing in drag), a buck’s party in a shearing shed (where the groom gets it on with a stripper) and the wedding itself, the reporter much to write about as nothing goes smoothly or to plan.
Much alcohol is consumed, unleashing a little anarchy, and in the end, the loose ends are tied up and Dimboola goes the way of all farces, ending on a happy note.
Morrie McAdam
Bruce Spence Maureen Delaney
Natalie Bate Vivian Worcester-Jones
Max Gillies Dangles
Bill Garner Horrie
Jack Perry Shovel
Dick May April
Esme Melville Darcy
Terry McDermott Angus
Alan Rowe Florence
Irene Hewitt Shirl
Kerry Dwyer Aggie
Val Jellay Reverend Potts
Barrie Barkla Father O’Shea
Tim Robertson Jackleen
Laurel Frank
Director
John Duigan
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