Prime Mover

A long haul truckie who finds that the reality of his existence is far removed from his youthful dreams of owning and driving his own prime mover.

Cast

Michael Dorman

as Thomas

Emily Barclay

as Melissa & Calendar Girl

Ben Mendelsohn

as Johnnie

William McInnes

as Phil

Anthony Hayes

as Businessman, Salesman, Foreman & Mechanic

Andrew S. Gilbert

as Thomas' Dad & St Christopher

Gyton Grantley

as Repo Man

Lynette Curran

as Mrs Boyd

Anni Finsterer

as Thomas' Mum

Jeanette Cronin

as Melissa's Mum

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