

The Rage in Placid Lake
2003-05-17 · 89 min · ★ 6.5
A troubled teenager undergoes a radical transformation after the screening of a scandalous student film and his subsequent fall from a roof.
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- Directors
- Tony McNamara
- Production companies
- MacGowan Films, Rapacious Productions
- Countries
- Australia
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Ben LeePlacid Lake
Rose ByrneGemma Taylor
Miranda RichardsonSylvia Lake
Garry McDonaldDoug Lake
Socratis OttoBozo
Toby SchmitzBull
Nathaniel DeanLachie
Christopher StolleryJoel
Nicholas HammondBill Taylor
Yesse SpenceJenny (as Jesse Spence)
Claire DanesGirl at SeminarTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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