Two Hands is a simple and clever crime film about its effect on Australia's youth accurately and with the special Aussie Touch. It also has a charming performance from young Heath Ledger still in his Australian youth so that altogether the result is great. My choice for best Australian movie of all time. Heath Ledger hasn't played anything as good since, however Bryan Brown steals the show as Pando. No doubt one of…
It was only one mistake, but it was a big one.
19-year-old Jimmy is just scraping by in the red-light district of Sydney. When local crime lord Pando offers him a shot at working for his syndicate, Jimmy jumps at the chance to deliver a costly package. But, when Jimmy gets jacked by a couple of kids, he's indebted to the dangerous gangster for $10,000. Running out of time, he schemes to rob a bank to save himself and a beautiful girl he desires from a gruesome demise.
Top Cast
Heath Ledger
Jimmy
Bryan Brown
Pando
Rose Byrne
Alex
David Field
Acko
Tom Long
Wally
Tony Forrow
Eddie
Mariel McClorey
Helen
Susie Porter
Deirdre
Steven Vidler
The Man
Dale Kalnins
Kiwi Bob
Kiri Paramore
Les (Origami Presenter)
William Drury
Jesus Freak
David Moeaki
Louise
Mathew Wilkinson
Rocket
Mary Acres
Mrs. Jones
Evan Sheaves
Pete
Reviews
A great black comedy about the Australian underworld Many years ago I saw this movie (on television maybe?) and loved it. So I decided to rent it on DVD the other day to see whether it still held up in my estimation. It did. Set in Sydney's notorious King's Cross district (where prostitution, drug abuse and sex stores thrive), it tells the story of "Jimmy" (played by Heath Ledger). Jimmy is a young man...maybe…
FAQ about Two Hands
What is Two Hands about?
19-year-old Jimmy is just scraping by in the red-light district of Sydney. When local crime lord Pando offers him a shot at working for his syndicate, Jimmy jumps at the chance to deliver a costly package. But, when Jimmy gets jacked by a couple of kids, he's indebted to the…
When was Two Hands released?
Two Hands was released in 1999.
What genres does Two Hands belong to?
Two Hands is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Thriller.
Who stars in Two Hands?
The cast of Two Hands includes Heath Ledger, Bryan Brown, Rose Byrne, David Field, Tom Long.