The Interview

"Two minds... one truth."

1998 1h 44m EN

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★6.8TMDB · 172

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Synopsis

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A duel between a suspected murderer and a detective pressed by people who want results. But whose skin is really wanted?

“Two minds... one truth.”

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Cast

Hugo Weaving
Eddie Rodney Fleming
Tony Martin
Det. Sgt. John Steele
Aaron Jeffery
Det. Sr. Const. Wayne Prior
Paul Sonkkila
Det. Insp. Jackson
Michael Caton
Barry Walls
Peter McCauley
Det. Hudson
Glynis Angel
Det. Robran
Leverne McDonnell
Solicitor

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Craig Monahan
Writers: Craig Monahan, Gordon Davie
Languages: English
Countries: Australia

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ERA

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28 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Craig Monahan, shot by Simon Duggan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Hirschfelder. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Suresh Ayyar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Hugo Weaving and Tony Martin and Aaron Jeffery carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Two minds... one truth.".

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IMDB entry: tt0120714 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Craig Monahan directs. Simon Duggan behind the camera. David Hirschfelder scores. Suresh Ayyar cuts. Produced in Australia. Dialogue in English.

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128 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Directed by Craig Monahan, shot by Simon Duggan. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by David Hirschfelder. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Suresh Ayyar shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Hugo Weaving and Tony Martin and Aaron Jeffery carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "Two minds... one truth.".
7IMDB entry: tt0120714 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Simon Duggan
Original score: David Hirschfelder
Editing: Suresh Ayyar
Production design: Richard Bell
Costume design: Jeanie Cameron
Runtime: 104 min · 1h 44m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: The Interview (1998)

Awards

AACTA Award for Best Original Screenplay
AACTA Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role
AACTA Award for Best Film

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Craig Monahan

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TkA2026-07-31
★ 9/10
Severely underrated gem - It's a fantastic movie! Centred around a suspect named Flemming, and the two detectives named Steel and Prior who arrest him at the start of the film, The Interview focuses on the interrogation that follows.\ \ I started watching with no expectations, but the film caught me by surprise because it really gets you thinking. The acting is superb, convincing, and impacting. The story is suspenseful, tense, and has great pacing. About the end, that was fantastic too, but lets just say you'll have to draw your own conclusions.\ \ Fantastic movie - Do not skip!\ \ 9/10.

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