Bob Ellis

Writing

Bob Ellis

Born May 10, 1942 · Lismore, New South Wales, Australia

Died April 3, 2016 · aged 73

Bob Ellis (10 May 1942 - 3 April 2016) was an Australian writer, director and actor.

Known For

Where the Green Ants DreamWhere the Green Ants Dream · 1984
Where the Green Ants Dream
6.91984
MovieDrama
The Australian Aborigines (in this film anyway) believe that this is the place where the green ants go to dream, and that if their dreams are disturbed, it will bring down disaster on us all. The Aborigines' belief is not shared by a giant mining company, which wants to tear open the soil and search for uranium.
Man of FlowersMan of Flowers · 1983
Man of Flowers
5.41983
MovieDramaRomance
An eccentric elderly man tries to enjoy the three things in life that he considers real beauty: collecting art, collecting flowers, and watching pretty women undress.
...Maybe This Time...Maybe This Time · 1981
...Maybe This Time
4.21981
MovieDrama
Fran, the assistant to university professor Paddy, is about to turn 30. She is having an affair with a married minister's aide, Stephen. She returns home to the country town she grew up in and has a fling with an old flame, Alan. She also begins sleeping with Paddy.
My First WifeMy First Wife · 1984
My First Wife
4.51984
MovieDrama
My First Wife is about the dramatic collapse of the marriage between John and Helen. It is also a film about our children and the future we offer them. Helen has decided to leave, and it is John who lacks the inner resources to cope with the impending tragedy. Slowly he is sucked into a tunnel of despair – fighting his conservative nature and the romantic memories of his married life.
Fatty FinnFatty Finn · 1980
Fatty Finn
6.01980
MovieFamilyComedy
The 10-year-old Hubert Finn, known as "Fatty", lived in poor conditions in Australia in the 1930s. He and his friends stick together as they often have to defend themselves against the villain Bomer and his gang. Fatty wants a detector radio, but can't afford it. He has to raise money for it within a week, otherwise he won't get the radio ...
The Nostradamus KidThe Nostradamus Kid · 1993
The Nostradamus Kid
4.91993
MovieDramaRomance
When he discovers the world is about to end, a lovestruck teen makes it his mission to bed the girl he has fallen for.
EbbtideEbbtide · 1994
Ebbtide
7.01994
MovieThrillerTV Movie
Lawyer Jeff Warren takes over a compensation case after the sudden death of one of his legal partners. His subsequent investigations, and growing obsession with the enigmatic Ellen Fielding, compromise his values and his view of himself as a winner. His attempts to solve the complex intrigues lead him to be accused of the murder of Ellen's husband, Harry, and even his longtime partner and friend, Alison, finds it difficult to believe that he is innocent. His moral dilemma leads him into a final graphic confrontation, with unexpected results.
Down Rusty DownDown Rusty Down · 1997
Down Rusty Down
7.51997
Movie
An anthromorphic tale, humans representing canines, of compulsive traits and raging desires. A gang of neutered men; fat, subdued and lazy, look out for their younger 'pup'- Rusty (Noah Taylor) who is always active and mischievous.

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