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Aussie carnies chase sex, drugs and disaster in this chaotic '70s road trip nobody asked for.
TMDB
90
Rotten Tomatoes
29

High Rolling (1977)

grimy pulpcarnival sleazeoutback nihilism

Overview

ComedyCrime

Two fun-loving carnival workers take a vacation with the hope of finding plenty of sex and drugs. Their "quest" is fulfilled when they encounter a dope-peddler and two exotic nightclub dancers.

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Content warning
toxic masculinityescapism's costworking-class desperationfreedom vs. consequence

Standout Aspects

Acting

Judy Davis's screen debut — already too good for this material.

Production

Authentic queasy carnival atmosphere shot on grimy 16mm.

Best for:Solo: Late night with whiskey and morbid curiosity about lost Ozploitation gems.·Rewatch: Spotting baby Judy Davis before she became Serious Actress royalty.
Heads up:Sexual Content: Casual 1970s misogyny treated as comedy, not cute.·Drug Use: Drug use drives plot and ends badly for everyone involved.
Igor Auzins

Director

Igor Auzins

ReleasedAug 4, 1977
Runtime1h 29m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacesteady
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelmedium
Budget$291.4K
Hexagon Productions

Top Cast

Joseph Bottoms

Joseph Bottoms

Texas

Wendy Hughes

Wendy Hughes

Barbie

Judy Davis

Judy Davis

Lynn

Simon Chilvers

Simon Chilvers

Sideshow Boss

Grigor Taylor

Grigor Taylor

Alby

John Clayton

John Clayton

Arnold

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

This was Judy Davis's first film role, filmed when she was 21 and still studying at NIDA. She reportedly took it for the experience and promptly never looked back at Ozploitation.

Cultural

Part of the 'Ozploitation' wave — Australian genre films cranked out for drive-in markets, often featuring American actors to boost international sales. Joseph Bottoms was that American.

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HIGH ROLLING Trailer

HIGH ROLLING Trailer

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