Great MacArthy (1975)
Release Year: 1975
Nation: Australia
Alternative Title: The Great MacArthy, Salute to the Great McCarthy
Director: David Baker
Writer: Barry Oakley, David Baker, John Romeril
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Keywords
Keywords: aussie, australian rules football, drunk, homophobia, kidnapping, rugby, shower
Story
Macarthy, a talented country football player, is abducted by Colonel Ball-Miller, the powerful president of the South Melbourne Football Club. Despite his initial resistance and unwillingness to play in the city, Macarthy is eventually persuaded to join the team due to his love for the game. The story revolves around Macarthy's journey from a small-town champ to a star player in the big league, dealing with the challenges and pressures that come with it.
Summary
Great MacArthy is an Australian comedy-drama that blends sport, humor, and culture clash. Directed by David Baker in 1975, the film centers around Macarthy, a rural Australian Rules football player who is forcibly recruited by the South Melbourne Football Club. The story explores themes of identity, belonging, and the price of success, as Macarthy navigates life in the city while trying to maintain his country roots. Despite its light-hearted tone, the film touches upon serious issues like homophobia and power dynamics within sport.